Chaos for commuters as train drivers on rail lines across the country announce fresh wave of strikes...

Two 24-hour strikes were announced on the tube for April 8 and May 4. Drivers at 16 rail companies are also walking out between April 5 and 8Commuters across Britain are facing yet more travel chaos as train drivers up and down the country announced strike action for next month at the same time as the latest walkout on the London Underground.

It suggests a coordinated approach from the union to maximise disruption, with a number of high-profile events also scheduled for May 4 including a Peter Kay gig at the O2 and football fixtures at London-based clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea.Mick Whelan on the picket line outside Waterloo station during strike action in January 2024

'Since then train drivers have voted, time and again, to take action in pursuit of a pay rise. That's why Mark Harper, the Transport Secretary, is being disingenuous when he says that offer should have been put to members. 'In fact, Mr Harper hasn't deigned to talk to us since December 2022. Mr Merriman hasn't talked to us since January 2023 and the RDG has not seen fit to join us in the room since April last year.

London tube staff strikes on Saturday May 4 will see disruption to many big events in London, as Peter Kay is scheduled at the O2 that night, and Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea and Crystal Palace all currently scheduled to play. 'They want drivers to work longer shifts, spending up to 25 per cent more time in the cab, and to remove all current working agreements in the name of flexibility and efficiency.

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