'Significant disruption' as CrossCountry trains cut
Summary
CrossCountry train services will see major disruptions due to strikes by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) over the bank holiday weekend. Passengers are advised not to travel on Saturday, and limited services will be available on Monday across various routes. The union is seeking more talks to resolve issues related to staffing, safety, and pay.Key Facts
- CrossCountry trains will not run on Saturday, with few services on Monday.
- RMT union members are striking on Saturday and Monday, possibly impacting Sunday too.
- Passengers are advised to avoid travel on Saturday and expect limited services Monday.
- There will be no train services on some routes including Birmingham to the south coast and Leicester to Stansted.
- Engineering work in the West Midlands will cause additional delays on running services.
- The strike issues involve staffing, safety, and pay according to union claims.
- CrossCountry's management wants to resume talks with the union.
- Passengers can either reschedule their travel outside the bank holiday or get a refund.
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