11 Jun 2018 | 03:29 AM UTC
UK: RMT union strike on Northern rail June 19 and 21
Northern rail RMT workers to stage 24-hour strikes on June 19 and 21; disruptions to rail service expected
Event
Members of the Rail, Maritime, and Transport (RMT) union employed by the Northern rail are planning 24-hour strikes on Tuesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 21, as part of a long-standing dispute over train personnel. Consequent disruptions, including delays, to Northern rail services are expected. Residual transportation disruptions are possible on Wednesday, June 20, and Friday, June 22.
Advice
Travelers are advised to monitor developments to the situation, plan alternate routes, and to allow for extra time to reach their destinations for the duration of the strike.