Rail strike hits CrossCountry services over Bank Holiday weekend
Summary
A rail worker strike during the bank holiday weekend will disrupt CrossCountry train services in the UK. The RMT union members will strike due to disputes over staffing, safety, and pay, leading to reduced train schedules and delays. CrossCountry and National Express are taking steps to manage the disruption.Key Facts
- The strike will occur from Saturday to Monday, affecting CrossCountry train services.
- No CrossCountry trains will run on Saturday, with cancellations possible on Sunday, and limited services on Monday.
- The RMT union says the strike is over issues with staffing, safety, and pay agreements.
- CrossCountry's managing director expressed commitment to reaching a solution and said negotiations are ongoing.
- Planned engineering work in the West Midlands will further limit train services on Monday.
- National Express will add 9,000 extra seats on buses to accommodate affected rail passengers.
- Passengers with CrossCountry tickets for Saturday can get a refund or travel on different dates.
- Some passengers support the strike, citing the rail workers' right to fair pay and working conditions.
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