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Train strikes: What are the dates and where is affected? Train strikes: What are the dates and where is affected?
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Ongoing rail strikes are affecting train services in England, Scotland and Wales. In London, Tubes and buses have also been disrupted.Ongoing rail strikes are affecting train services in England, Scotland and Wales. In London, Tubes and buses have also been disrupted.
Here's what to expect in the coming weeks.Here's what to expect in the coming weeks.
When are the next strikes and where is affected?When are the next strikes and where is affected?
Thursday 15 SeptemberThursday 15 September
The latest strike by Aslef - the train drivers' union - is on 15 September. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has said 40,000 of its members who work at Network Rail and 14 train companies will walk out on 15 and 17 September.
It is the latest in a series of strikes by RMT members, as part of a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
The first day of these strikes coincides with a walkout by train drivers at 12 rail companies.
The Aslef union said the action by 9,000 of its members on 15 September will be the biggest strike drivers have taken part in so far.
The 12 affected train-operating companies - more than in Aslef's previous strikes - are:The 12 affected train-operating companies - more than in Aslef's previous strikes - are:
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
CrossCountryCrossCountry
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
Hull TrainsHull Trains
LNERLNER
London OvergroundLondon Overground
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
SoutheasternSoutheastern
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
They will run very few trains or none.They will run very few trains or none.
This strike is separate to the dispute involving the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), whose members have taken part in six days of national strikes this summer. Rail workers to stage two days of fresh strikes
Train drivers to strike again on 15 SeptemberTrain drivers to strike again on 15 September
Monday 26 SeptemberMonday 26 September
Separately, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has announced its members at nine train-operating companies as well as Network Rail will walk out from 12:00 on 26 September.Separately, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has announced its members at nine train-operating companies as well as Network Rail will walk out from 12:00 on 26 September.
Why are railway workers going on strike?Why are railway workers going on strike?
The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
On pay, they say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.On pay, they say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.
One of the employers involved in the dispute, Network Rail, says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but this depends on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT - which represents rail workers - says this is a "paltry sum" and represents a real terms pay cut.One of the employers involved in the dispute, Network Rail, says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but this depends on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT - which represents rail workers - says this is a "paltry sum" and represents a real terms pay cut.
The RMT says another issue is plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union insists those jobs are "safety critical".The RMT says another issue is plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it 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.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.
ScotRail strike threat as union rejects 5% pay offerScotRail strike threat as union rejects 5% pay offer
The TSSA is also demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions which it hasn't agreed to.The TSSA is also demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions which it hasn't agreed to.
The Aslef union says some members haven't had a pay rise since 2019.The Aslef union says some members haven't had a pay rise since 2019.
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.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.However, with passenger numbers still down by one-fifth, it says changes are needed.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The Office for National Statistics has estimated the average salary of rail workers as £43,747, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £36,800.The Office for National Statistics has estimated the average salary of rail workers as £43,747, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £36,800.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
Can I get a refund if there's a strike?Can I get a refund if there's a strike?
National Rail has published guidance covering different scenarios and ticket types.National Rail has 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.
How will the rail strikes affect your journey? What alternative forms of transport are you using? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.How will the rail strikes affect your journey? What alternative forms of transport are you using? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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