WITH LNER drivers set to walk out every weekend from late August to mid-November, major disruptions are expected along the East Coast Mainline. Read on to find out the exact dates and how they might affect your work and social plans. When are the next train strikes? The next train strikes by LNER drivers, as announced by the Aslef union, are scheduled to occur every weekend from the end of August through mid-November 2024.
They are planned every Saturday from 31 August to 9 November 2024 and every Sunday from 1 September to 10 November 2024. These strikes are part of a separate dispute related to industrial relations at LNER and are expected to cause significant disruption on the East Coast Mainline, which runs between London and Edinburgh . The strikes do not relate to the ongoing national pay dispute but are focused on issues specific to LNER.
Read More on strikes A statement by Aslef said: "Our priority focus will be on minimising disruption to customers during the forthcoming Aslef strikes, which sadly will continue to cause disruption and delays." When are the next Tube strikes? As of August 2024, there are no London Underground strikes planned. The last Tube strike was on April 26, 2024 as part of the TSSA customer service walkout .
Is Eurostar affected by train strikes? Eurostar services are not affected by the Aslef strikes. Most read in Travel However, if your journey involves connecting to other UK train services, it is advised to double-check your travel plans. On .