UK train strikes: When will rail workers stage next walkouts? Check dates and everything you need to know

The RMT union will continue the strike for four more days during the month of March and April due to the dispute over pay, jobs, and working conditions with rail operators. But positive talks and a new pay offer show a silver lining in the entire clash as RMT has forbidden the staff of Network Rail from the walkout.

When will the next rail strikes happen?

The walkout of rail workers of RMT is scheduled on the below-mentioned dates –
• Thursday 16 March
• Saturday 18 March

• Thursday 30 March
• Saturday 1 April

Which rail operators will be impacted by RMT union strikes?

• Avanti West Coast
• Chiltern
• CrossCountry
• c2c
• East Midlands
• Gatwick Express
• Greater Anglia
• Great Northern
• Great Western
• LNER
• Northern
• Southeastern
• Southern
• South Western
• Thameslink
• TransPennine Express
• West Midlands

Why are rail operators on strike?

The RMT union said that the group of 14 operators represented by Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has invited them to discuss and resolve the issues but keeping a condition for RMT to cancel the strikes planned on 16 and 18 March. However, RMT didn’t show any sign of stopping and said they are,” “available for discussions and will attend any meetings on creating a resolution to the dispute through an improved offer”.

Earlier an offer of RDG has already been rejected saying, by the union “did not meet the needs of members on pay, job security or working conditions. “Therefore, our members will now take sustained and targeted industrial action over the next few months.” They have further talked about the role of government in removing the shackles of rail companies and strongly demand negotiated settlements.

When will the London Underground strike take place?

On Wednesday, 15 March, tube drivers will also go on strike and will be accompanied by the representatives of RMT. Aslef is representing the tube drivers and said 99 percent of drivers are agreeing to walk out and the talks regarding working arrangements and pensions should take place only through agreement. Lynch said: “Our members will never accept job losses, attacks on their pensions, or changes to working conditions in order to pay for a funding cut which is the Government’s political decision.” All they need are pensions with mutual agreement and fine working conditions

FAQs

1. When was the first rail strike happen?
   July 16, 1877.
2. For how long will the strike continue?
   Not confirmed but the last schedule of strike is for 1 April Saturday.