Rolling rail strikes to threaten chaos in April. Train drivers from 16 rail companies, represented by Aslef, plan a series of one-day strikes from April 5 to 8, amidst an ongoing pay dispute. This action, coupled with a six-day overtime ban, is set to cause widespread travel disruptions. The strikes will occur at different rail companies each day, including Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, and CrossCountry on April 5; and c2c, Southeastern and South Western Railway on April 8.
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April 16, 2026
