Rail strikes latest: Britain braces for travel chaos as railways and Tubes shut down

Who is happening strike?

Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members at Community Rail and 13 practice operators.

When are the strikes?

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

How unhealthy will the disruption be?

Fewer than one in 5 trains will run, and solely on major strains and just for round 11 hours, beginning later and ending earlier.

Will there be strikes on the London Underground?

Sure. Members of the RMT and Unite will strike on Tuesday.

Are different unions concerned within the dispute?

Sure. The Transport Salaried Staffs Affiliation and the drivers union Aslef are additionally taking industrial motion or balloting for strikes.

Why are the unions hanging?

Talks between operators and the RMT continued into Monday afternoon, however the two sides couldn’t attain a deal to resolve a row over pay and circumstances.

Will there be extra strikes after this week?

Sure. Members of Aslef on the Croydon Tramlink will stage a 48-hour walkout subsequent week, and extra strikes are doubtless if there’s not a breakthrough.