Train Drivers Announce New January Strike Date
WED 21 DEC
Ambulance staff on strike
- The action will involve paramedics, control room staff and support workers in England and Wales
- The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency
Read more: Why are ambulance staff striking?
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in Yorkshire and the Humber and north-west England
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
THU 22 DEC
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in London and south-east England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Possible rail disruption
- Security staff on Eurostar services are due to strike
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in Yorkshire and the Humber and north-west England
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
FRI 23 DEC
Postal workers on strike
- Royal Mail staff are on strike
- First and second class letters won't be delivered
Read more: How will postal strikes affect deliveries?
Rail disruption continues
- Security staff on Eurostar services are due to strike
- Eurostar say they are running a revised timetable
- A strike by UNITE the Union affects the East Midlands Railway
- Services will be reduced and customers are being told to travel only if necessary
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in London and south-east England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in Yorkshire and the Humber and north-west England
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
SAT 24 DEC
Postal workers on strike
- Royal Mail staff are on strike
- First and second class letters won't be delivered
Read more: How will postal strikes affect deliveries?
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales
- Services will finish early and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible
- Eurostar say they are running a revised timetable
- A strike by UNITE the Union affects the East Midlands Railway (EMR)
- There will be no EMR trains operating on Christmas Eve
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in London and south-east England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Bus drivers on strike
- Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action
- The routes affected are mostly in south and west London
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in Yorkshire and the Humber and north-west England
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
SUN 25 DEC
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- No trains will be running in England, Scotland or Wales
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in London and south-east England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
MON 26 DEC
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- No trains will be running in England, Scotland or Wales
- No Eurostar services will be running
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
TUE 27 DEC
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike until 06:00 GMT
- Services in England, Scotland and Wales will be limited and will start later than usual
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Bus drivers on strike
- Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action
- The routes affected are mostly in south and west London
WED 28 DEC
Ambulance staff on strike
- The action will involve paramedics, control room staff and support workers in England and Wales
- The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency
Read more: Why are ambulance staff striking?
Rail disruption continues
- Staff at West Midlands Trains (WMT) and Great Western Railway (GWR) are on strike from midday
- This includes staff working in ticket offices, station management and guards
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
THU 29 DEC
Rail disruption continues
- Staff at West Midlands Trains (WMT) and Great Western Railway (GWR) are on strike until midday
- This includes staff working in ticket offices, station management and guards
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
Baggage handlers
- There is a planned strike by some baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport
- Around 400 members of Unite, employed by private contractor Menzies, are due to take industrial action
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
FRI 30 DEC
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the West Midlands and south-west England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
Baggage handlers
- There is a planned strike by some baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport
- Around 400 members of Unite, employed by private contractor Menzies, are due to take industrial action
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
SAT 31 DEC
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the West Midlands and south-west England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Bus drivers on strike
- Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action
- The routes affected are mostly in south and west London
Border Force strikes
- Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected
Baggage handlers
- There is a planned strike by some baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport
- Around 400 members of Unite, employed by private contractor Menzies, are due to take industrial action"
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
SUN 1 JAN
Baggage handlers
- There is a planned strike by some baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport
- Around 400 members of Unite, employed by private contractor Menzies, are due to take industrial action
MON 2 JAN
There are currently no national strikes planned for this date
TUE 3 JAN
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Possible road disruption
- All National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
WED 4 JAN
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Bus drivers on strike
- Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action
- The routes affected are mostly in south and west London
Possible road disruption
- All National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
THU 5 JAN
Bus drivers on strike
- Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action
- The routes affected are mostly in south and west London
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
FRI 6 JAN
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
SAT 7 JAN
Rail disruption continues
- The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike
- The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible
Read more: What are the train strikes about?
Possible road disruption
- Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern England
- The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
SUN 8 JAN
Driving test centre strikes
- Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales
- The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams
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