With rail workers due to strike next week, Britons are ready for a ‘summer of discontent,’ with commuters and travelers being advised to ‘do not use the trains.’
As part of a nationwide push to save more than £2 billion across Britain’s railway network, the militant Rail, Maritime and Transport Union has requested inflation-linked pay raises for workers and a promise of no compulsory layoffs.
Claims that train operators have been subjected to years of salary stagnation and modifications to their terms and conditions underpin the demands for strike action.
According to the union, Network Rail intends to slash employment and cut spending, which will have an impact on safety. The government and Network Rail, on the other hand, have accused the union of being hesitant to modernize work procedures.
Staff on one of Britain’s busiest railroads, the TSSA, which serves 640,000 commuters in London and Kent each day, vowed to strike next month, exacerbating the problem.
Workers at Southeastern, which is controlled by the Department for Transport (DfT), might go on strike as soon as July 25 if the referendum passes.
The TSSA claimed its workers were’seeking fundamental equitable treatment in the face of a catastrophic cost of living issue,’ but train operators have urged unions to ‘speak, not walk’ as the summer-long conflict continues.
Separate strikes are planned by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) on Hull trains and the Croydon Tramlink, as well as the RMT and Unite on the London Underground on June 21.
Thousands of train travels and dozens of lines are scheduled to be halted when employees strike on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday next week, highlighting the ugly conflict between politicians and unions, which will touch regular hardworking and already-pressed Britons the worst.
On non-strike days, several train companies have even informed clients that they may encounter considerable delays as they try to regain schedules from the previous day.
MailOnline breaks out the delays and closures on each of the major rail networks for the next week in one easy-to-read location.
West Coast Avanti
Due to the strikes, fewer trains will operate, and some stations and destinations may be without service on strike days, according to Avanti West Coast. In addition, our services will begin later and terminate sooner.
‘Because these trains are likely to be extremely crowded, we highly urge that you travel by rail only if absolutely essential on strike days.’ If not, please prepare ahead of time since your travel will most likely be significantly hampered. Train travel on the days before and after the strike is also expected to be impacted,’ said an Avanti West Coast representative.
On the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Glasgow, some trains will run, albeit with a’significantly curtailed timetable.’
C2C
C2C predicts “severe disruption” on the strike dates and in the days leading up to them.
‘We are recommending our customers to only travel if it is absolutely necessary, to work from home if possible, and to prepare ahead if they do want to go,’ said a spokeswoman.
‘On the c2c route, we’ll be running a limited service from 07:30 to 18:30, which is less than a third of regular service levels and includes:
Two trains each hour run from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Laindon.
Two trains every hour run from Fenchurch Street to Pitsea via Rainham.
There will be no trains running through Ockendon or Chafford Hundred.
‘While the activity is presently confined to the 21st, 23rd, and 25th, the surrounding days will also witness service interruption, with services slated to begin operating about 06:30 and a full service planned to be in operation by 08:00,’ according to a spokeswoman.
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From Monday to Friday next week, all services will be canceled.
‘Although Caledonian Sleeper employees are not participating in the strike, it has a major impact on our operations and services,’ a statement said. Unfortunately, this necessitates the cancellation of our services.’
Chiltern Railways is a railway company based in Chiltern,
Train service will begin at 8 a.m. and end no later than 6 p.m.
Two trains per hour will travel from London Marylebone, one to Banbury and the other through High Wycombe to Aylesbury Vale Parkway.
The 3.10pm Banbury, 4.10pm Bicester North, and 4.45pm Aylesbury Vale Parkway via High Wycombe trains are the last trains from Marylebone.
London’s transportation
The strikes will disrupt TfL services and national rail on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. In addition to the national strikes, London-wide tube and TfL service strikes will take place on Tuesday, June 21, and will last until mid-morning on Wednesday, June 22.
On strike days and until mid-morning on strike days, the Elizabeth line and London Overground services, as well as select Tube services, will be affected.
Subway in London
Tuesday: All London Underground lines are likely to have’severe disruption or no service’ for the whole day.
No service is expected until at least 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
Thursday and Saturday: Most services are running, however there is some disruption on the Bakerloo line from Queen’s Park to Harrow and Wealdstone; on the District line’s Richmond and Wimbledon branches; and on the Waterloo and City line.
Customers utilizing parts of lines impacted by national rail action (mentioned above) should delay their travels until mid-morning on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
There will be no Waterloo & City line on Saturday and Sunday.
There will be no District line between Turnham Green and Richmond on Sunday.
Tube at night
Continued strike action means three trains per hour on the Victoria and Jubilee lines, and two trains per hour on the Central line on Friday and Saturday nights.
London Overground is a subway system in London.
Due to a national strike on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, service will be limited between 7.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
Possible disruptions on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
There is no service between Romford and Upminster on Mondays and Thursdays.
Changes to early and late trains on the Richmond / Clapham Junction to Stratford line, as well as the Gospel Oak to Barking line, from Monday to Friday.
No service between Sydenham and West Croydon on Saturdays and Sundays, or between Gospel Oak and Barking on Sundays.
There will be no service on Sunday between Willesden Junction and Richmond, or between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction.
Elizabeth Line is a fictional character.
Reduced service on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
DLR (Department of Land Resources) (Docklands Light Railway)
Tuesday: Services are operating, but they are expected to be highly crowded, with long lines to board. Stations that are also serviced by the Underground may be closed for safety concerns.
Normal service is planned from Wednesday until Friday.
No service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Poplar / West India Quay on Saturdays and Sundays.
Buses in London
Tuesday through Sunday: Normal service is anticipated, although it may be ‘very busy’ if other services are impacted by strikes.
Croydon TramLink is a public transport system in Croydon, England.
Normal service will be provided from Tuesday through Sunday, however demand will likely be higher due to the rail strike.
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Normal cable car service will be available from Tuesday through Sunday.
Santander Cycles is a company that specializes on bicycles.
Tuesday through Sunday: Expect higher demand as individuals opt to ride their bikes instead, with teams ensuring that bicycles for rental are “placed at important areas according to demand.”
Southern
Despite the fact that Southern colleagues are not on strike, this nationwide strike will have a significant impact on all Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, and Great Northern services between Tuesday, June 21 and Sunday, June 26.
‘We apologize if this disrupts your travel arrangements,’ Southern wrote on its website.
‘Please travel only if absolutely essential between Tuesday, June 21 and Sunday, June 26 inclusive, and expect substantial inconvenience.’
Southern has announced that it would have reduced operating hours, with services beginning later and ending sooner than normal. The last trains will depart late in the afternoon on strike days.
‘Please double-check your first and final trains since there will be no other options for travel,’ Southern advised.
Services between London Bridge and London Victoria, as well as the South Coast, are available.
Two trains each hour will travel between London Victoria and Brighton, stopping exclusively at London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, and Brighton.
Between London Bridge and Brighton, two trains every hour will run, stopping at London Bridge, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Balcombe, Hayward’s Heath, Wivelsfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Preston Park, and Brighton only.
Two trains each hour will travel between London Bridge and Gatwick Airport, stopping only at London Bridge, Norwood Junction, East Croydon, Purley, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, Horley, and Gatwick Airport.
Two trains each hour will travel between London Bridge and Three Bridges, stopping exclusively at London Bridge, Norwood Junction, East Croydon, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Horley, Gatwick Airport, and Three Bridges.
Brighton and Hove: Only two trains each hour will travel between the two cities.
London Bridge / London Victoria to South London services
Two trains each hour will travel between London Victoria and Epsom, stopping only at London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Balham, Mitcham Eastfields, Mitcham Junction, Hackbridge, Carshalton, and Sutton.
Two trains per hour will run between London Victoria and Epsom Downs via Selhurst, stopping only at London Victoria, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Common, Balham, Streatham Common, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Selhurst, West Croydon, Waddon, Wallington, Carshalton Beeches, Sutton, Belmont, Banstead, and Epsom Downs.
Two trains each hour will travel from London Victoria to West Croydon via Crystal Palace, stopping only at London Victoria, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Balham, Streatham Hill, West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction, and West Croydon.
Between London Bridge and Tattenham Corner, two trains each hour will run, stopping exclusively at London Bridge, East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley Oaks, Purley, Reedham, Coulsdon Town, Woodmansterne, Chipstead, Kingswood, Tadworth, and Tattenham Corner.
Thameslink
Many stations and routes will be closed, and trains will only be allowed to run for a limited time starting at 7.15 a.m. and ending late in the afternoon. After the last trains, there will be no other choices for transportation.
If you must travel, this implies that you should carefully verify the first and final trains for your location. ‘These trains will be quite busy,’ Thameslink warns.
St Pancras International and Bedford services are available.
Two trains per hour will travel between St Pancras International and Bedford, stopping exclusively at St Pancras International, West Hampstead Thameslink, St Albans City, Harpenden, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton, Leagrave, Harlington, Flitwick, and Bedford.
Two trains per hour will run between St Pancras International and Luton Airport Parkway, stopping at St Pancras International, Kentish Town, West Hampstead Thameslink, Cricklewood, Hendon, Mill Hill Broadway, Elstree & Borehamwood, Radlett, St Albans City, Harpenden, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway, Lut
One train per hour will run between King’s Cross and Ely, stopping at King’s Cross, Finsbury Park, Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn North, Knebworth, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Ashwell & Morden, Royston, Meldreth, Shepreth, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambridge North, Waterbeach, and Ely.
In addition, one train will operate every hour between Cambridge and Ely, stopping exclusively at Cambridge, Cambridge North, Waterbeach, and Ely.
Only one train each hour will travel between King’s Cross and Cambridge, stopping at King’s Cross, Finsbury Park, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Ashwell & Morden, Royston, and Cambridge.
Two trains each hour will travel between King’s Cross and Peterborough, stopping exclusively at King’s Cross, Finsbury Park, Stevenage, Hitchin, Arlesey, Biggleswade, St Neots, Huntingdon, and Peterborough.
Only two trains each hour will run between King’s Cross and Welwyn Garden City, stopping at Finsbury Park, Harringay, Hornsey, Alexandra Palace, New Southgate, Oakleigh Park, New Barnet, Hadley Wood, Potters Bar, Brookmans Park, Welham Green, Hatfield, and Welwyn Garden City.
Only two trains each hour will travel between King’s Cross and Stevenage, stopping at Finsbury Park, Harringay, Hornsey, Alexandra Palace, Bowes Park, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Grange Park, Enfield Chase, Gordon Hill, Crews Hill, Cuffley, Bayford, Hertford North, Watton-at-Stone, and Stevenage.
Gatwick Express is a service that connects Gatwick Airport
Due to the strike, Gatwick Express services will be unavailable on Tuesday, June 21, Thursday, June 23, and Saturday, June 25.
‘As this Industrial Action affects the entire nation, we will be unable to provide options such as replacement buses and ticket acceptance with other local rail and bus providers,’ according to a statement on the Gatwick Express website.
‘We recognize that travel will be tough, and our advise, unfortunately, is to travel only if it is absolutely necessary.’
Outside of strike days, services will be substantially affected on Wednesday and Friday.
Gatwick Express will operate a modified Sunday service, with no trains departing before 07.15 a.m., meaning the first train may arrive significantly later.
According to the Gatwick Express, “this will allow us to run a more dependable and regular service throughout the day.”
No trains will run before 07.15 a.m. on Sunday (June 26), but regular Sunday service will resume after that.
LNER
During the strike, the LNER claims it would run roughly 38% of its normal trains, which are expected to be quite busy. ‘We urge avoiding travel during this period if at all possible,’ added an LNER representative.
‘If you must travel, please check our website and route planner before setting off.’
Between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waveley, the LNER will offer limited services. LNR services to Aberdeen, Inverness, and Glasgow Central will be unavailable.
There will be no services to Bradford, Skipton, Harrowgate, or Lincoln, Hull, Middlesborough, and Sunderland branch lines.
Services between London Brid
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