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Train strikes: What is the rail dispute about?	Train strikes: What is the rail dispute about?
2022-07-15 07:08:10 UTC	2022-07-15 09:02:11 UTC (about 2 hours later)
Train drivers at eight rail companies will strike later this month over an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. The move comes a day after rail workers at the RMT union also announced a strike.	Train drivers at eight rail companies will strike later this month over an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. The move comes a day after rail workers at the RMT union also announced a strike.
Thousands of workers walked out on three days in June, causing severe disruption to millions of passengers.	Thousands of workers walked out on three days in June, causing severe disruption to millions of passengers.
When are the next train strikes?	When are the next train strikes?
The train drivers' union, Aslef, has announced that 5,500 of its members will strike on Saturday 30 July.	The train drivers' union, Aslef, has announced that 5,500 of its members will strike on Saturday 30 July.
If the strike goes ahead, it will coincide with the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham. It is also the first day of the English Football League season.	If the strike goes ahead, it will coincide with the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham. It is also the first day of the English Football League season.
In addition, Aslef has already held strike days on Greater Anglia services, and another is scheduled for Saturday 23 July. Drivers at Hull Trains are also due to strike on 16 and 23 July.	In addition, Aslef has already held strike days on Greater Anglia services, and another is scheduled for Saturday 23 July. Drivers at Hull Trains are also due to strike on 16 and 23 July.
Separately, members of the RMT union, who work for train companies or Network Rail, are set to walk out for 24 hours ~~onWednesday~~ 27 July. The announcement was made after the union rejected a new pay offer from Network Rail.	Separately, members of the RMT union, who work for train companies or Network Rail, are set to walk out for 24 hours on Wednesday 27 July. The announcement was made after the union rejected a new pay offer from Network Rail.
RMT members include everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners.	RMT members include everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners.
A third union, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), has also voted in favour of strike action, but has yet to name dates for strikes.	A third union, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), has also voted in favour of strike action, but has yet to name dates for strikes.
By law, unions must give 14 days' notice of a strike taking place.	By law, unions must give 14 days' notice of a strike taking place.
Train drivers to go on strike on 30 July	Train drivers to go on strike on 30 July
New rail strike to take place on 27 July	New rail strike to take place on 27 July
Which lines would be affected?	Which lines would be affected?
Train drivers at the following companies are set to strike on 30 July:	Train drivers at the following companies are set to strike on 30 July:
Arriva Rail London	Arriva Rail London
Chiltern Railways	Chiltern Railways
Great Western	Great Western
LNER	LNER
Greater Anglia	Greater Anglia
Southeastern	Southeastern
Hull Trains	Hull Trains
West Midlands Trains	West Midlands Trains
If the Aslef strike does go ahead, it is unlikely to bring the entire rail network to a halt, says BBC transport correspondent Katy Austin. But it would cause widespread disruption during the Commonwealth Games, she adds.	If the Aslef strike does go ahead, it is unlikely to bring the entire rail network to a halt, says BBC transport correspondent Katy Austin. But it would cause widespread disruption during the Commonwealth Games, she adds.
In Scotland, Aslef has accepted a pay increase offered by ScotRail, following weeks of disruption caused by industrial action.	In Scotland, Aslef has accepted a pay increase offered by ScotRail, following weeks of disruption caused by industrial action.
When the RMT held strikes in June, it affected travel across England, Scotland and Wales because the industrial action involved Network Rail, which is responsible for maintaining the railway network throughout Britain. Only about 20% of trains ran during strike days.	When the RMT held strikes in June, it affected travel across England, Scotland and Wales because the industrial action involved Network Rail, which is responsible for maintaining the railway network throughout Britain. Only about 20% of trains ran during strike days.
Following the announcement of the latest strike - which is due to take place on 27 July - RMT leader Mick Lynch has said "the rail network will be shut down for 24 hours".	Following the announcement of the latest strike - which is due to take place on 27 July - RMT leader Mick Lynch has said "the rail network will be shut down for 24 hours".
What is the dispute about?	What is the dispute about?
The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.	The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
Aslef says drivers need a pay rise, saying the rising cost of living means its members have effectively had a pay cut in recent years.	Aslef says drivers need a pay rise, saying the rising cost of living means its members have effectively had a pay cut in recent years.
Network Rail says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but that it depended on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT says this is a "paltry sum" and represents "a real terms pay cut".	Network Rail says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but that it depended on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT says this is a "paltry sum" and represents "a real terms pay cut".
The RMT said another issue was plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as the company tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union insists those jobs are safety-critical.	The RMT said another issue was plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as the company tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union insists those jobs are safety-critical.
Network Rail says there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies can be voluntary. It says it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe, but stresses modernisation is needed.	Network Rail says there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies can be voluntary. It says it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe, but stresses modernisation is needed.
How much are rail workers paid?	How much are rail workers paid?
The TSSA is also demanding a pay rise which reflects the rising cost of living, as well as a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no unagreed changes to terms and conditions.	The TSSA is also demanding a pay rise which reflects the rising cost of living, as well as a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no unagreed changes to terms and conditions.
The government says the railway system needs modernisation and has to be financially sustainable for the long term. It says £16bn of taxpayers' money was used to support the railways during the Covid pandemic. However, with passenger numbers still down by one-fifth, it says changes are needed.	The government says the railway system needs modernisation and has to be financially sustainable for the long term. It says £16bn of taxpayers' money was used to support the railways during the Covid pandemic. However, with passenger numbers still down by one-fifth, it says changes are needed.
Can I get a refund if there's a strike?	Can I get a refund if there's a strike?
During the RMT strikes in June, National Rail published guidance covering different scenarios and ticket types.	During the RMT strikes in June, National Rail published guidance covering different scenarios and ticket types.
If your train is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled, National Rail says you are entitled to a refund from the retailer where you bought the ticket.	If your train is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled, National Rail says you are entitled to a refund from the retailer where you bought the ticket.
Season ticket holders who choose not to travel on strike days can claim compensation for those days.	Season ticket holders who choose not to travel on strike days can claim compensation for those days.