September rail strikes updates: Is there a train strike today and will trains be running?
rail services today, September 1 as the drivers’ union Aslef goes on strike. This is part of a series of strikes that have lasted over a year, involving unions and train companies in disputes over pay, jobs, and working conditions. Here’s what you need to know about industrial action and how it will affect services.
Is there Train Service Today?
Train drivers represented by Aslef are on strike today, Friday, September 1st, which will disrupt the majority of the rail network. Several operators, including Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine, Southern, and Thameslink, are not running any trains. Others will provide a significantly reduced service. To check how your journey is affected, refer to the National Rail’s journey planner.
Saturday's Strike by RMT
On Saturday, September 2nd, around 20,000 rail workers represented by the RMT are planning to strike. Aslef has imposed an overtime ban for drivers. Expect fewer than half of the trains to run across the country on Saturday, with rail companies warning of short-notice cancellations. National Rail advises passengers to check the first and last trains on the day of industrial action, as well as the first services the day after, as these services may also be impacted.
Why Are Train Strikes Ongoing?
Train services in the UK have been disrupted by strikes for over a year, with no immediate resolution in sight. Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan stated that drivers at these companies have not received a pay rise since 2019, despite rising inflation. The RMT has set out demands, including a one-year pay proposal for all companies covering 2022-23 and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies.
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), representing rail companies, considers these
