- No London Northwestern Railway trains will be passing through Stoke Station later this week due to a strike.
- The two-day walkout is being staged on Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July.
- This means there will be no LNR trains passing through Stoke Station between Stafford and Crewe, and only one train an hour between London Euston and Crewe.
- The action is being brought by members of the TSSA trade union.
- Disruption could continue into Sunday 12 July.
- Jonny Wiseman, LNR customer experience director, expressed disappointment over the strike action, stating it will cause significant disruption for customers.
- No trains will run between Hereford and Birmingham New Street on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11.
- Other services across the West Midlands are expected to be affected, including the Birmingham to Shrewsbury and Nuneaton to Leamington Spa lines.
- Passengers holding a ticket for a cancelled train can return it for a full refund without an administration fee.
- Train passengers using the London Northwestern Railway route from Euston via Watford will face disruption due to strike action.
- On Friday, LNR expects a limited timetable to be in operation, with some routes having no service.
- On Saturday, trains will start later than usual, with the first LNR services of the day starting from 7am.
- The strike action is a result of a dispute regarding rest day working payments.
- This is the second round of strikes in the dispute, following similar action in May this year.
A two-day strike by TSSA union members is set to disrupt West Midlands rail services on July 10 and 11, with London Northwestern Railway (LNR) canceling all trains on major routes. The action stems from ongoing disputes over rest day working payments and is expected to cause significant inconvenience for passengers.1013
LNR customer experience director Jonny Wiseman expressed disappointment over the strike, stating, "We are working hard to reach a resolution to this dispute and urge TSSA to continue talks." He added that if the strike proceeds, a significantly reduced timetable will be in effect, with no trains running after 7pm on both days and limited services starting later than usual.67
Affected routes include Hereford to Birmingham New Street, and other services across the West Midlands, such as Birmingham to Shrewsbury and Nuneaton to Leamington Spa. Passengers holding tickets for canceled trains can receive a full refund without an administration fee, or use their tickets on alternative services on July 9 or 12.8
This strike follows similar action in May, highlighting ongoing tensions between the TSSA and LNR regarding working conditions. The union claims that the company and the Department for Transport have failed to fulfill promises regarding improved agreements for their members.
As the strike approaches, passengers are advised to check travel plans and stay updated on service changes through LNR's website and journey planners.
“The two-day strike on July 10-11 stems from a dispute over rest day working payments, affecting roster clerks, control grades and duty train crew managers. Passengers with cancelled tickets can get full refunds without administration fees, and some disruption is expected to continue into Sunday July 12.”
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