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ITV News
28 minutes ago
- ITV News
Reading Festival revellers urged to avoid trains as strikes cause disruption on Bank Holiday weekend
With an estimated 90,000 people attending Reading Festival this weekend, attendees could struggle arriving and leaving as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union go on strike at CrossCountry trains. There will be no services scheduled to operate between Birmingham, Reading and the South Coast on Saturday 23 August or Monday. Cancellations are also expected across all routes on Sunday. The strike for these members is over pay and conditions. A spokesperson for Cross Country said they "advise Reading festival goers to use alternative modes of transport and are sorry for the inevitable disruption this will cause." The provider is also advising passengers to travel either side of the weekend or to claim a full refund. Network Rail will also be carrying out essential engineering work in the Birmingham area on Sunday and Monday, with attendees from Reading travelling to and from that area to check their journeys before they travel. It comes as the RAC is urging drivers to set off early or prepare to spend longer in traffic this weekend. The insurance provider said about 17.6 million getaway trips are to be made by car across the UK from Friday, with the South East and South West regions set to experience some of the worst congestion.
North Wales Live
a day ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
People warned 'do not travel' as there will be bank holiday 'chaos'
Travellers are being warned of disruption to services at a rail operator over the bank holiday weekend because of a strike by workers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at CrossCountry will take industrial action on Saturday, August 23 and bank holiday Monday. The company said it will run a reduced timetable over the weekend, with no services on the Saturday. Services on Sunday are likely to be subject to cancellations across all CrossCountry routes. Passengers are advised not to travel on Saturday and to travel on either side of the bank holiday weekend, or claim a full refund. 'If you do decide to travel over the August bank holiday weekend please check your journey,' said the company. It added that a 'very limited' service will operate on Monday between 8am and 6pm, and passengers are advised to check their journeys before departing and expect all services to be busy. Specific journey details will be available on its website from early next week but there will be no CrossCountry service between Birmingham, Reading and the south coast, and no service between Leicester, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. There will only be a very limited service to the South West and north of York. On the Monday, planned engineering work in the West Midlands will also impact CrossCountry services that do run, meaning some journeys will take longer. Shiona Rolfe, CrossCountry managing director, said: 'We are disappointed for our passengers that the RMT has announced strikes on Saturday 23 and Monday August 25. 'It is hugely disappointing to not operate any services on Saturday, knowing the inevitable disruption to many of our passengers' journeys over the bank holiday weekend. We are committed to reaching an agreement with the RMT and remain available to continue talks.' An RMT spokesperson said: 'Our members have voted strongly in favour of industrial action, and we are seeking further talks with management to bring about a negotiated settlement.' Union sources said the dispute centres on claims that CrossCountry has failed to honour agreements on staffing, safety, and pay. Meanwhile, National Express said it is boosting capacity on its intercity services over the bank holiday weekend in response to the industrial action. The coach operator is adding 9,000 extra seats on routes including Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Bolton, Cardiff, Hull, London, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Swansea and Wolverhampton. Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy said: "The planned engineering works will affect several routes across the rail network over the Bank Holiday weekend, with services across several operators impacting passenger journeys, with reduced and amended timetables in place. "I always suggest that rail passengers should always make sure they are checking their operator website ahead of time, or websites such as or the National Rail website to see if their planned route will be impacted. Another great tip is on the travel day itself, to go on X to see what other passengers are saying and have experienced when travelling on the revised route. "Given how the August Bank Holiday weekend is always a popular time for Brits to make the most of the three-day weekend, most people will not be able to avoid travelling so my advice is to look at alternative options for travel as rail replacement bus services can take longer than other modes of transport. If passengers need to travel, try and look at alternative times to avoid peak journey times when they will be notoriously busy and crowded. "For those hitting the roads, make sure you set off early and allow extra journey time for traffic and congestion – there is nothing worse than spending hours in tailbacks and gridlock traffic, which can be avoided if drivers set off a little earlier."
Wales Online
a day ago
- Business
- Wales Online
People warned 'do not travel' as there will be bank holiday 'chaos'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Travellers are being warned of disruption to services at a rail operator over the bank holiday weekend because of a strike by workers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at CrossCountry will take industrial action on Saturday, August 23 and bank holiday Monday. The company said it will run a reduced timetable over the weekend, with no services on the Saturday. Services on Sunday are likely to be subject to cancellations across all CrossCountry routes. Passengers are advised not to travel on Saturday and to travel on either side of the bank holiday weekend, or claim a full refund. 'If you do decide to travel over the August bank holiday weekend please check your journey,' said the company. It added that a 'very limited' service will operate on Monday between 8am and 6pm, and passengers are advised to check their journeys before departing and expect all services to be busy. Specific journey details will be available on its website from early next week but there will be no CrossCountry service between Birmingham, Reading and the south coast, and no service between Leicester, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. There will only be a very limited service to the South West and north of York. On the Monday, planned engineering work in the West Midlands will also impact CrossCountry services that do run, meaning some journeys will take longer. Shiona Rolfe, CrossCountry managing director, said: 'We are disappointed for our passengers that the RMT has announced strikes on Saturday 23 and Monday August 25. 'It is hugely disappointing to not operate any services on Saturday, knowing the inevitable disruption to many of our passengers' journeys over the bank holiday weekend. We are committed to reaching an agreement with the RMT and remain available to continue talks.' An RMT spokesperson said: 'Our members have voted strongly in favour of industrial action, and we are seeking further talks with management to bring about a negotiated settlement.' Union sources said the dispute centres on claims that CrossCountry has failed to honour agreements on staffing, safety, and pay. Meanwhile, National Express said it is boosting capacity on its intercity services over the bank holiday weekend in response to the industrial action. The coach operator is adding 9,000 extra seats on routes including Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Bolton, Cardiff, Hull, London, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Swansea and Wolverhampton. Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy said: "The planned engineering works will affect several routes across the rail network over the Bank Holiday weekend, with services across several operators impacting passenger journeys, with reduced and amended timetables in place. "I always suggest that rail passengers should always make sure they are checking their operator website ahead of time, or websites such as or the National Rail website to see if their planned route will be impacted. Another great tip is on the travel day itself, to go on X to see what other passengers are saying and have experienced when travelling on the revised route. "Given how the August Bank Holiday weekend is always a popular time for Brits to make the most of the three-day weekend, most people will not be able to avoid travelling so my advice is to look at alternative options for travel as rail replacement bus services can take longer than other modes of transport. If passengers need to travel, try and look at alternative times to avoid peak journey times when they will be notoriously busy and crowded. "For those hitting the roads, make sure you set off early and allow extra journey time for traffic and congestion – there is nothing worse than spending hours in tailbacks and gridlock traffic, which can be avoided if drivers set off a little earlier."
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
CrossCountry issues Scotland 'do not travel' warning this weekend
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced industrial action between Saturday and Monday, affecting CrossCountry services only. CrossCountry will operate a reduced timetable over the weekend – with no services on Saturday. Passengers are advised not to travel on Saturday and to travel on either side of the bank holiday weekend, or claim a full refund. READ MORE: Changes to SPT cut price rail travel scheme revealed READ MORE: Over 10 roads in Glasgow to be closed as film crews descend of the city next month Services on Sunday are also likely to be subject to cancellations across all CrossCountry routes. A very limited service will operate on Monday between 8am and 6pm, and passengers are advised to check their journeys carefully before travelling and expect all services to be busy. There are also planned engineering work on Monday in the West Midlands, which may impact some of the CrossCountry services that do run. RMT has said that the action was a result of a 'breakdown' in industrial relations. Shiona Rolfe, CrossCountry's managing director, said: 'We are disappointed for our passengers that the RMT has announced strikes on Saturday 23 and Monday 25 August. 'It is hugely disappointing to not operate any services on Saturday, knowing the inevitable disruption to many of our passengers' journeys over the Bank Holiday weekend. 'We are committed to reaching an agreement with the RMT and remain available to continue talks.' To find out more information, click here.
The National
3 days ago
- The National
CrossCountry issues 'do not travel' warning this weekend
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced industrial action between Saturday and Monday, affecting CrossCountry services only. CrossCountry will operate a reduced timetable over the weekend – with no services on Saturday. Passengers are advised not to travel on Saturday and to travel on either side of the bank holiday weekend, or claim a full refund. READ MORE: 'Historic moment': Scottish island council unveils plans for new plane and boat Services on Sunday are also likely to be subject to cancellations across all CrossCountry routes. A very limited service will operate on Monday between 8am and 6pm, and passengers are advised to check their journeys carefully before travelling and expect all services to be busy. There are also planned engineering work on Monday in the West Midlands, which may impact some of the CrossCountry services that do run. RMT has said that the action was a result of a 'breakdown' in industrial relations. Shiona Rolfe, CrossCountry's managing director, said: 'We are disappointed for our passengers that the RMT has announced strikes on Saturday 23 and Monday 25 August. READ MORE: Truck rams Scottish shopfront as ATM stolen in 'well planned' theft 'It is hugely disappointing to not operate any services on Saturday, knowing the inevitable disruption to many of our passengers' journeys over the Bank Holiday weekend. 'We are committed to reaching an agreement with the RMT and remain available to continue talks.' To find out more information, click here.
