Fresh strikes are set to bring the UK’s rail network to a near-standstill as thousands of workers walk out to take up positions on picket lines.
More than 40,000 rail workers from across the country will strike on 8 October, the RMT union has announced.
Workers from National Rail and 15 train operating companies are set to strike as part of the RMT’s long-running dispute over pay, jobs, and conditions. Rail strikes are already planned to take place on Saturday 1 October and Wednesday 5 October for Aslef union members. This will mean that around 10% of all UK services are likely to run on these dates.
The first strike will fall one day before the London Marathon, when thousands of runners will make their way to the capital. This will also impact the Conservative Party conference which is due to start on 2 October and finish on the second day of strikes. Following the Queen’s death, unions cancelled their initial plans to strike during the period of mourning. The initial industrial action was due to take place on Thursday 15 and Saturday 17 September.Picture: Alamy
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