Monday, August 19, 2024 The travel industry is bracing for significant disruptions following the ASLEF Union’s announcement of new strike action that could affect London trains for 11 weekends. The planned strikes, set to take place from August 31 to November 10, are expected to cause widespread cancellations and delays, particularly for services terminating at London Kings Cross. This industrial action is anticipated to impact travelers on key routes from Inverness, Aberdeen, Bradford, Middlesbrough, Hull, and Lincoln, posing a substantial challenge for both domestic and international travel.
According to officials, the strike action will affect all LNER (London North Eastern Railway) services, a vital operator in the UK’s rail network. National Rail has acknowledged the announcement of industrial action and stated on its website that the strikes are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays during the specified period. LNER has indicated that it is currently assessing the impact on planned timetables and will provide further details once the situation is fully understood and plans are confirmed.
The strike action is expected to affect the following dates, causing potential travel disruptions: The ASLEF Union’s lead negotiator has stated that the strike is a necessary measure to prioritize its members’ well-being in what they describe as a ‘toxic situation’ regarding working conditions. This ongoing dispute between the union and the rail operator centers around issues .