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Train strikes latest LIVE: London commuters suffer fourth straight day of chaos as RMT launches new 48-hour walkout

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ail passengers are facing a fourth consecutive day of travel disruption on Friday as RMT union members launch a fresh 48-hour walkout.

The strike at Network Rail and 14 train operators means only around 20% of normal services will run with trains starting later and finishing earlier.

The walkout is again hitting key TfL services in London with no Elizabeth Line trains running between Paddington and Heathrow/Reading and Liverpool Street to Shenfield.

The London Overground is also severely affected while the District and Bakerloo lines are part suspended.

The action follows a stoppage on Thursday by train drivers in the Aslef union which caused widespread disruption.

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan has warned it was “inevitable” that further strikes would be held unless the deadlock was broken.

He suggested strikes could escalate, saying train drivers wanted to go “harder and faster” after years of not receiving a pay rise.

Talks are expected to be held early next week, but unions continue to accuse the Government of blocking a deal.

Live updates

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Last trains to and from London will be ‘extremely busy’, passengers warned

Southeastern is urging people to “travel on an earlier train if possible” this evening, warning last trains to and from London will be “extremely busy”.

The rail firm also published a list of the last train times to and from the capital, in a post on Twitter.

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Fourth day of travel disruption begins

Good morning, and welcome to the Standard’s live blog.

Throughout the day we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know as thousands of rail workers walk out in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions, bringing a fourth consecutive day of travel disruption.

Services will be crippled by Friday’s walkout by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and 14 train operators.

Follow along for all the latest updates.



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ail passengers are facing a fourth consecutive day of travel disruption on Friday as RMT union members launch a fresh 48-hour walkout.

The strike at Network Rail and 14 train operators means only around 20% of normal services will run with trains starting later and finishing earlier.

The walkout is again hitting key TfL services in London with no Elizabeth Line trains running between Paddington and Heathrow/Reading and Liverpool Street to Shenfield.

The London Overground is also severely affected while the District and Bakerloo lines are part suspended.

The action follows a stoppage on Thursday by train drivers in the Aslef union which caused widespread disruption.

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan has warned it was “inevitable” that further strikes would be held unless the deadlock was broken.

He suggested strikes could escalate, saying train drivers wanted to go “harder and faster” after years of not receiving a pay rise.

Talks are expected to be held early next week, but unions continue to accuse the Government of blocking a deal.

Live updates

1672988450

Last trains to and from London will be ‘extremely busy’, passengers warned

Southeastern is urging people to “travel on an earlier train if possible” this evening, warning last trains to and from London will be “extremely busy”.

The rail firm also published a list of the last train times to and from the capital, in a post on Twitter.

1672987679

Fourth day of travel disruption begins

Good morning, and welcome to the Standard’s live blog.

Throughout the day we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know as thousands of rail workers walk out in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions, bringing a fourth consecutive day of travel disruption.

Services will be crippled by Friday’s walkout by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and 14 train operators.

Follow along for all the latest updates.

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