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Train strikes: Are services still disrupted? Train strikes: Are services still disrupted?
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The RMT union has called off rail strikes planned for this week, but there is still some disruption to services.The RMT union has called off rail strikes planned for this week, but there is still some disruption to services.
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Are trains running?Are trains running?
Although the RMT strikes planned for 5, 7 and 9 November were called off on Friday, rail operators say services are still facing some disruption because they need to move trains around and make staff available at short notice.Although the RMT strikes planned for 5, 7 and 9 November were called off on Friday, rail operators say services are still facing some disruption because they need to move trains around and make staff available at short notice.
This means there is a mixed picture across the country - some operators, such as Greater Anglia and Hull Trains, say they are running full services on Monday, but others - including West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway - are still operating a reduced timetable.This means there is a mixed picture across the country - some operators, such as Greater Anglia and Hull Trains, say they are running full services on Monday, but others - including West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway - are still operating a reduced timetable.
By Wednesday, more companies are expecting to be operating a normal service but some disruption is still expected - for example, Avanti West Coast will still be operating a significantly reduced timetable. Some operators are still putting together their plans.
There is also other industrial action taking place - the Transport Salaried Staff Association (TSSA) union is holding a number of strikes involving individual train companies this week.There is also other industrial action taking place - the Transport Salaried Staff Association (TSSA) union is holding a number of strikes involving individual train companies this week.
And in a separate dispute, RMT rail workers at London Underground and London Overground will strike on 10 November.And in a separate dispute, RMT rail workers at London Underground and London Overground will strike on 10 November.
Currently, no more national strikes scheduled. However, the RMT is in the process of balloting its members again over possible strikes for the next six months.
Why have railway workers been on strike?Why have railway workers been 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, the unions say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.On pay, the unions say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.
The RMT has also claimed Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union says these jobs are "safety critical".The RMT has also claimed Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union says these jobs are "safety critical".
Network Rail has said there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies could be voluntary. It said it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe.Network Rail has said there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies could be voluntary. It said it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe.
Announcing it had called off this week's strikes, the RMT said it had now been promised an offer from the train operating companies. Announcing it had called off this week's strikes, the RMT said it had now been promised an offer from the train operating companies and would now enter a "period of intensive negotiations".
Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, said on Thursday that the train companies were "working up to" making an offer to the trade unions.Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, said on Thursday that the train companies were "working up to" making an offer to the trade unions.
However, rail employers and the government also said their position had not changed.However, rail employers and the government also said their position had not changed.
ScotRail strike threat as union rejects 5% pay offer The government has said the railway system needed modernisation and had to be financially sustainable for the long term.
The TSSA is also demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions to which it has not agreed.
The Aslef union, representing train drivers, says some members have not had a pay rise since 2019.
The government said the railway system needed modernisation and had to be financially sustainable for the long term. It said £16bn of taxpayers' money was used to support the railways during the Covid pandemic.
However, with passenger numbers still down by one-fifth, it said changes were needed.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 as £45,919, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 as £45,919, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.
The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
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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