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Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C Nov. 4, 2024)

Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C Nov. 4, 2024)

Network Rail strike: Passengers warned of disruption to services in November due to industrial action

Union members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) are set to walk out on November 3, 5 and 7 in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Network Rail has urged passengers to only travel if necessary on the strike days, as services will be significantly reduced. On strike days, most train services will start later and finish earlier than usual, and there will be no trains at all on some routes.

The strike action is likely to cause major disruption to travel plans for many people, and it is advised to check the National Rail Enquiries website or app for the latest information on which services will be running.

Strike action on London Underground set to cause major disruption

Tube drivers in London are set to strike on November 4, causing major disruption to services across the network.

The strike action is being taken by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union in a dispute over pay and conditions. The strike is expected to cause major disruption to travel plans for many people, and it is advised to check the Transport for London website or app for the latest information on which services will be running.

The strike action is the latest in a series of industrial disputes that have hit the UK rail industry in recent months. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel.

Passenger numbers on UK railways continue to recover as pandemic restrictions ease

The latest figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that passenger numbers on UK railways continued to recover in the summer of 2022, as pandemic restrictions eased.

In the three months to July 2022, passenger numbers were 85% of the levels seen in the same period in 2019, before the pandemic hit. This is a significant increase from the 54% of 2019 levels seen in the three months to April 2022.

The increase in passenger numbers is likely to be due to a number of factors, including the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the return of workers to offices, and the start of the summer holiday season. The ORR expects passenger numbers to continue to recover in the coming months, as the pandemic continues to recede.