More rail strikes planned this week with disruption expected in Wales as pay row continues

Rail disruption is expected this week due to strikes by thousands of workers in disputes over pay, jobs, and conditions.

The National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT), TSSA and ASLEF have announced strike action, which will significantly disrupt the rail network across the whole of Wales, England and Scotland.

The following dates are affected by industrial action:

• Tuesday 03 January – Wednesday 04 January
• Thursday 05 January
• Friday 06 January – Saturday 07 January

Transport for Wales is not involved in the industrial action. However, the industrial action resulting from the dispute between the unions and Network Rail means it will be unable to operate rail services on Network Rail infrastructure.

The majority of rail services across the Wales and Borders network will be suspended on 03 – 04, 06 – 07 January.

Please check your entire journey, including services operated by other rail operators as their service level may differ to Transport for Wales.

Journey planners have been updated with the latest information.

	Monday 2 January – Trains will be busy
	Tuesday 3 January – No train services
	Wednesday 4 January – No train services
	Thursday 5 January – Trains will be busy, especially between: Carmarthen – Swansea – Bridgend – Cardiff – Newport – Severn Tunnel Junction – Gloucester – Cheltenham Spa Shrewsbury – Wolverhampton (no services to Birmingham New Street) North Wales – Chester – Crewe – Manchester
	Friday 6 January – No train services
	Saturday 7 January – No train services
	Sunday 8 January – Trains will be busy