Disruption in the north as further strike action is planned next week

ASLEF, who largely represent train drivers, will stage their action on Wednesday, May 31st, and Saturday, June 3rd. As such, customers are advised to avoid travel on those days.

The RMT union, which represents roles including conductors and station staff has announced its own action on Friday, June 2nd. On that day, customers are advised to 'check before you travel' as only a limited timetable will be in operation.

Given the impact that strikes have on fleet displacement, early morning and late-night services on Thursday, June 1 are also likely to be affected.

Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.

The strikes are set to take place during the upcoming half-term holiday for hundreds of schools and colleges across the North of England.

Tricia Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Northern, said: “We apologise, once again, for the disruption this action by ASELF and the RMT will cause to our customers.

"This latest round of industrial action looks set to hamper people's opportunity to explore the region during the half-term holidays. It's understandably very frustrating.

 “We all want to see an end to this dispute and the uncertainty that ongoing strike action causes to people’s confidence in the railway.”

For more information, customers should visit: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes.

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