Trains between Scotland and England disrupted by RMT strike
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Train passengers are being disrupted on cross-border services between Scotland and England on Saturday as rail workers strike as part of a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. “Particularly, vulnerable people and disabled people who actually want help and support when using Scotland’s trains and train services south of the border.” The Rail Delivery Group said staff will be moved from behind screens and on to station concourses, but unions believe more than 2,000 jobs will be axed. “Analysis by Hospitality UK shows that with the upcoming rail strikes set to cost hospitality £132 million in sales, the cumulative impact of the rail strikes is £3.25 billion.” The RMT held a strike on Thursday and will stage another walkout on July 29. “While we are doing all we can to keep trains running, unfortunately there will be reduced services between Monday 17 July and Saturday 29 July, so our advice is to check before you travel.” RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said striking rail workers were still waiting for an invitation back to the negotiating table.