26 Apr 2024 | 01:02 PM UTC
UK: Unionized rail workers to conduct strikes across England and Scotland May 7-9
Unionized rail workers to conduct series of rolling strikes across England and Scotland, UK, May 7-9. Rail disruptions likely.
Unionized railway personnel associated with the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) union plan to conduct a series of rolling strikes across national train lines in England and Scotland May 7-9. The purpose of the work stoppages is to demand salary increases. Participants will also conduct a work-to-rule strike May 6-11. Organizers announced the following strike schedule:
May 7: c2c, Greater Anglia, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, and South Western Railway
May 8: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains
May 9: LNER, Northern Trains, and TransPennine Trains
Significant disruptions are likely on impacted lines on their respective strike days and may linger into the early morning hours the following day. Picket protests are possible at railway transport hubs across England and Scotland; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely at any demonstrations that appear.
Reconfirm travel on the affected lines on their impacted days. Consider alternatives to affected lines on their respective strike days. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution.
