Rail strike hits CrossCountry services over Bank Holiday weekend
Due to strike action, a train operator has warned people that rail services will be disrupted during the bank holiday weekend. CrossCountry said that a strike by members of the RMT union would result in reduced service, with no trains operating on Saturday, the possibility of cancellations, and a very limited
service on Monday. RMT members voted strongly in favour
of action after CrossCountry failed to honor agreements on staffing, health, and pay, according to the RMT. Shiona Rolfe, the company's managing director, confirmed that CrossCountry was committed to reaching an agreement
and that it was willing to continue negotiations with the union.
she said.It's really sad to not run any services on Saturday, knowing that many of our passengers' journeys will be affected by the bank holiday weekend,
Engineers in the West Midlands will have a bigger effect on the very limited
service plane between 08:00 and 18:00 BST on Monday, ensuring that some journeys will take longer. National Express announced that it was increasing its capacity over the weekend in reaction to the disruption. Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Bolton, Cardiff, Hull, Hulton, Huill, Glasgow, Manchester, Manchester.
Although the strike may cause immediate disruption, rail users in Sheffield were generally supportive of the initiative.
Steven Vivian, 44, who often travels by rail, said.They have the right to expect their compensation to keep up with how MPs' salaries have increased over the past decade or so,
It bothers me in the short term,' oh yes, I can't get the train right now,I think it's fair enough. Kristian White, another passenger, said he used trains often and had been affected by strike disruptions before.
the 21-year-old said, butI don't worry about the wider view.
Why can't they strike and fight for their values?says the protester. We have places in the world where we can't do that.
Passengers with tickets for CrossCountry travel on Saturday are encouraged to request a complete refund or travel either side of the bank holiday weekend. Only tickets for 23 August will be valid on CrossCountry's flights between 21 and August.
