ASLEF AND RMT members are set to strike over pay at the end of the year after failing to reach an agreement.
Here’s everything you need to know about when the strikes are and what you can expect.
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When are the next train strikes?
There are currently no train strikes planned over the next few months.
This is due to ASLEF reaching a deal with the Rail Delivery Group in September 2024.
When are the next Tube strikes?
A set of tube strikes by the RMT union, scheduled from November 1 to November 12, 2024, have been suspended.
Following progress made in talks with Transport For London (TFL), walkouts by signalling and engineering staff over pay have been postponed following “a significantly better offer”.
A final pay agreement has not been reached, however, with talks due to continue during the week commencing Monday, November 4.
ASLEF strikes are still going ahead and will take place on Thursday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 12.
Union members will also take part in an overtime ban from November 3 to November 16.
ASLEF members going on strike include drivers, instructors, management grades, and members in the engineering section.
The RMT strikes will take place between November 1 and November 8, but not all members will be on strike at the same time.
Is Eurostar affected by train strikes?
Eurostar services will not be affected by the strikes.
However, it is always advisable to double-check your travel plans in case any part of your journey is impacted.
On strike days, always verify that your connecting transport is operational before you set off, and allow extra time for potential disruptions.
This will help ensure a smoother journey despite any ongoing industrial action.
Can I get my money back for strike days?
Yes, you may be able to get a refund for a train ticket if your journey is delayed, cancelled, or rescheduled due to a strike.
The type of ticket and how you purchased it may affect how you can request a refund.
If passengers have a return ticket they may also be entitled to a fee-free refund if part of the journey is cancelled.
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Season ticket holders who cannot travel can claim 100 per cent compensation for strike dates.
The specific refund policies vary depending on the train operator, so it’s important to check the terms and conditions of your ticket.
What are the strikes about?
The strikes organized by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) is primarily about pay.
We don’t want to go on strike – we don’t want to make travelling in and around the capital more difficult for passengers and we don’t want to lose a day’s pay.
Finn Brennan
The union is demanding better wages for its train drivers, who have not received a pay rise since their last agreements expired in 2019.
Finn Brennan, ASLEF’s organiser on London Underground, said: “We don’t want to go on strike – we don’t want to make travelling in and around the capital more difficult for passengers and we don’t want to lose a day’s pay – but we have been forced into this position because LU management won’t sit down properly and negotiate with us.
“Six months after the date that a pay agreement for 2024 should have been implemented, ASLEF’s executive committee has given notice that our members on London Underground will take strike action to achieve a fair deal on pay and working conditions.”
