Commuters are facing huge problems travelling into work via trains this morning as rail workers stage a 48-hour strike after failing to resolve the dispute with the government over the festive period.
As many look to be heading back to the office after festive break, it is expected that 80,000 trains will be cancelled over the coming days, forcing them to work from home where possible.
RMT chief Mick Lynch accused the government of "blocking" the union's attempts to reach a settlement with rail employers, something the government refutes. He joined his fellow union members on the picket lines this morning (3rd January).
It is expected that around 40,000 RMT union members of Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will take strike action today, with further action planned for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,, effectively shutting down most rail services across the country.
Thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) and ASLEF unions are currently holding industrial action over pay and conditions.
Meanwhile over 100 road traffic officers and control room operators working for National Highways across England are also holding a 48-hour strike on today, which could cause meltdown across the road and rail network.
The advice is to only travel if absolutely necessary, allow extra time and check when first and last trains will depart.
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