Train strikes to cause three days of disruption at Nottingham railway station

There will be three days of disruption to Nottingham train services after East Midlands Railway confirmed strikes will take place later this month. The RMT Union has confirmed strike action on June 21, 23 and 25 which will have an impact on train services across Nottinghamshire and the rest of the country.

Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post A general view of Nottingham Train Station

The strikes are taking place due to disputes over pay, working conditions and planned job cuts. RMT Union says 50,000 railway workers will walk out on June 21, adding that the action will affect the national railway network for the entire week.

East Midlands Railway said in a statement: "The RMT union has confirmed strike action on 21, 23 and 25 June 2022. This will have an impact on the level of service which East Midlands Railway is able to operate. We are finalising our timetables and will share very shortly."

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RMT General secretary Mick Lynch said: "Railway workers have been treated appallingly and despite our best efforts in negotiations, the rail industry with the support of the government has failed to take their concerns seriously.

"We have a cost-of-living crisis, and it is unacceptable for railway workers to either lose their jobs or face another year of a pay freeze when inflation is at 11.1% and rising.

"Our union will now embark on a sustained campaign of industrial action which will shut down the railway system. Rail companies are making at least £500m a year in profits, whilst fat cat rail bosses have been paid millions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"This unfairness is fuelling our members anger and their determination to win a fair settlement. RMT is open to meaningful negotiations with rail bosses and ministers, but they will need to come up with new proposals to prevent months of disruption on our railways." 

Reference: Nottinghamshire Live: Peter Hennessy