20 Sep 2023 | 11:11 AM UTC
UK: Unionized rail workers to strike nationwide Sept. 30
Unionized rail workers in the UK to strike nationwide Sept. 30. Rail service disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized rail workers affiliated with the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) will observe strike action on Sept. 30. The strike will impact 16 rail operators, including Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, c2c, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Island Line, LNER, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express, and West Midlands Trains. The strike has been called over a pay dispute. ASLEF has also called for a further strike on Oct. 4.
Should it go ahead, the strike will likely cause significant disruptions to rail transport services throughout the UK. Increased demand for other forms of transportation is likely. Lingering disruptions are likely after the strike concludes as operators reposition rolling stock. Striking workers may protest outside railway stations and other transport hubs.
Advice
Reconfirm rail booking and travel plans Sept. 30. Follow local travel and security advice. Avoid any demonstrations that could materialize as a precaution. Heed instructions from authorities.
