Right on Christmas
No trains in England at Christmas due to strikes
Due to nationwide strikes, almost no trains run in Great Britain during Christmas. The strike also affects train services to London’s Heathrow and Stansted airports.
No trains: Passengers at Waterloo station in London on Christmas Eve.
Traditionally there is no train service on Christmas Day. Route operator Network Rail has announced that no trains will be running on Boxing Day due to strike action by the RMT union.
The RMT called for significant pay rises and better working conditions. Rail providers, backed by the Conservative government, reject this.
December 26, known as Boxing Day, is actually one of the busiest days on the UK rail network as many people travel home without seeing relatives. The trek ends on Tuesday morning. But even then, Network Rail warned on Sunday night that links would fail. In many places, the first trains run much later than usual.
Due to the strike, traffic jams are expected on the roads for a long time. The AA Motoring Association expects more than 15 million cars to be on the road on Boxing Day. Long-distance bus providers reported a sharp increase in demand. (SDA)
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