Today sees the first day of three train strikes with members of ASLEF,the train drivers union taking action across the country
Train drivers will stage a 24-hour strike on today before thousands of RMT members in England walk out on Friday 2 June and drivers strike again on Saturday 3 June.
Services on Northern,Transpennine and Aventi West Coast will all be affected today
Northern have said that they will not be running any services today or on Daturfay with a limited service on Friday with Transpennine saying the same thing
Transport for Greater Manchester remind customers that Bus and Metrolink services will be unaffected by the strike.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said there was “no waning in enthusiasm” from train drivers to continue taking industrial action.
U.K. hospitality estimate that the rail strikes are set to cost hospitality £132 million in sales, bringing the cumulative impact of the strikes to £3.25 billion.
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The May half term normally represents a bumper week for hospitality, with typically sunny weather encouraging families to head out on activities, visits and staycations.
“Unfortunately, we’ve seen time and time again that rail strikes put a significant dampener on any sales as visitors are deterred from booking visits or eating and drinking out. This time around that means families staying at home and football fans travelling to the capital for the FA Cup final disrupted.
“That disruption throughout the week will cost £132 million to the sector, bringing the total impact of the year-long strikes to an eye-watering £3.25 billion.
“It’s critical for the public, workers and businesses that there is a resolution in this dispute as soon as possible. I would urge all involved to get back round the negotiating table for constructive discussions to reach an agreement.”
