Train strikes to hit London commuters hard. See options to travel
Commuting in London may get difficult in the first week of October, all thanks to the planned train strikes. Several workers of 12 different rail companies will participate in these strikes.
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
The train strikes are planned for three days in the first week of October. On these days, the people from Aslef Union, who work for 12 different rail companies, will go on strike on October 1 and 5.
The members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will carry out the strike on the weekend, impacting Network Rail, various train operating companies, and a few local bus services. The London Overground will be the only mode of transport affected. TfL and London Underground, fortunately, are not participating in the strike, but their services will be busier as a result of people seeking alternate routes.
The London Marathon and the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham will be impacted by the strikes. Furthermore, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has declared that on October 8, more than 40,000 Network Rail employees and 15 train operators will go on strike.
The members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will carry out the strike on the weekend, impacting Network Rail, various train operating companies, and a few local bus services. The London Overground will be the only mode of transport affected. TfL and London Underground, fortunately, are not participating in the strike, but their services will be busier as a result of people seeking alternate routes.
The London Marathon and the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham will be impacted by the strikes. Furthermore, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has declared that on October 8, more than 40,000 Network Rail employees and 15 train operators will go on strike.
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FAQs:
- How to get around London during the train strikes?
As the London Overground's services will be disrupted, more people will rely on the Underground, particularly on the first day, which falls on the day before the London Marathon.Commuters are advised to allow more time for their journeys and to consider alternative modes of transportation.For those who must drive, car-sharing services such as Zipcar remain available. The routes can be easily found on the maps and links online. Even option like walking and cycling will be available for the commuters during the strike days. - Which part of public transportation won't be participating in the strike?
London Underground will not be participating in the upcoming strikes, so its services will continue as usual.
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