Train strikes in Greater Manchester: Date, affected routes, station closures and more

Another rail strike will take place this week as more than 40,000 workers at Network Rail and various train operators stage a walk-out over a pay and jobs dispute. Passengers are being warned to expect major disruption to rail services.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) and will strike on Wednesday, July 27. The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) has also announced a strike by its members at Avanti West Coast on the same day.

Network Rail expects around 20 per cent of services to run on the day with some station closures in place. Trains will only operate between 7.30am and 6.30pm on Wednesday, and will start later than normal on Thursday.

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Passengers are being urged to only travel by train if it is necessary and allow extra time for essential journeys. People should also make sure they know when the last trains will be running due to the shorter operating hours.

Transport for Greater Manchester has said passengers should check the latest advice from train operators before travelling. Any services which do operate on the day will be very busy and could be cancelled at the last minute, it warned.

Here's what you need to know about the upcoming strike.

The next rail strike will be on Wednesday, July 27. Although the strike will last just one day, passengers are being warned that services could also be impacted on Tuesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 28.

The walk-out will likely affect passengers travelling for holidays or attending events such as the women’s Euro 2022 semi-final in Milton Keynes on Wednesday, and the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham the following day.

Network Rail expects a “very