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UK rail strike to go ahead

26th March 2010 April Rail Strike dates

Signallers
0600 to 1000 + 1800 to 2200 on Tuesday 6th, Weds 7th, Thurs 8th, Fri 9th

Maintenance
From 0600 on Tuesday 6th to 2359 on Friday 9th

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Update from National Rail:

Some Network Rail staff belonging to the RMT and TSSA unions have announced that they plan to take industrial action between 06:00 and 10:00, and between 18:00 and 22:00 each day from Tuesday 6 April to Friday 9 April. Rail travel during the Easter weekend will not be affected.

Negotiations are ongoing to resolve this dispute and avoid any industrial action; however if it does go ahead there is likely to be some significant disruption to train services.

Train companies are working closely with Network Rail to ensure that they can run as many trains as possible. Details of those trains which will be able to run have not yet been confirmed and you should check this page regularly for the latest updates.

Arrangements for ticket refunds or changes to travel plans are still being finalised by the train companies and will appear here as soon as possible.

Questions and answers
Q: If I make a booking and my train is then cancelled, can I get a refund?

A: Yes. A full refund can be obtained from where the ticket was bought.

Q: I already have a ticket and want to change my travel plans. Is this possible?

A: Arrangements for passengers who wish to change their travel plans are still being finalised and will be provided as soon as possible.

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: Information will be added to the Newtork Rail website as soon as it becomes available and we recommend that you check back regularly for the latest updates.

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