East Midlands Railway has confirmed that all Gedling borough train services will be cancelled when strike action takes place on Saturday, October 1.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) confirmed that 40,000 of its members at Network Rail and 15 train operators will walk out on October 1, impacting services across the UK, including Gedling borough.
For the strikes on October 1, East Midlands Railway has confirmed all services running from Burton Joyce, Carlton, Netherfield and Newstead stations will be cancelled.
East Midlands Railway has confirmed the following services will run during the strike between 7.30am and 6.30pm:
EMR Intercity
- One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London
- One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London
- One Train Per Hour between Corby and London
EMR Regional
- One Train Per Hour between Derby and Matlock
- One Train Per Hour between Derby and Nottingham
- One Train Per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham
- One Train Per hour between Leicester and Nottingham
Although no strike action is planned for Sunday, October 2, EMR are warning that there will still be disruption.
A spokesman said: “There will be no strike action on EMR services on Sunday (October 2), however, there will be a slightly later start up first thing in the morning as a result of the strike action on Saturday. Please check your journey before setting off.”
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said it was encouraging that the new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan had met the union.
He said: “We welcome this more positive approach from the government to engage with us as a first step to finding a suitable settlement. However, as no new offer has been tabled, our members have no choice but to continue this strike action.
“We will continue to negotiate in good faith, but the employers and government need to understand our industrial campaign will continue for as long as it takes,” he said.
EMR issued a statement after fresh strikes were announced.
A spokesman said: “If you are planning to travel during this week it is important to check your journey as services are likely to be significantly reduced. Timetables will also vary throughout the week as strike action will be taken by different parts of the railway on different days.
