Scots are set to be hit by further rail chaos later this month after it was confirmed the biggest strike in 30 years will go ahead.
Members of the RMT Union will walk out on June 21, 23 and 25 over a pay dispute.
It means that 50,000 workers from Network Rail and 13 train operators from across the United Kingdom will down tools, making it the largest strike since 1989.
Rail passengers are already facing huge cancellations to the network over a work and pay dispute between ScotRail and the train drivers union Aslef.
Around 700 services have been cut after drivers refused to work rest days over the dispute.
The RMT strike will pile further pressure on rail operators to get around the table to negotiate a deal.
On the RMT strike, ScotRail said in a statment: "ScotRail update as RMT union announces strikes on 21, 23 & 25 June: As this includes Network Rail staff in Scotland, our services will be affected.
"The impact is expected to be significant with a limited service operating, if at all. We'll share more info when we have it."
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "Railway workers have been treated appallingly and despite our best efforts in negotiations, the rail industry with the support of the government has failed to take their concerns seriously.
"We have a cost-of-living crisis, and it is unacceptable for railway workers to either lose their jobs or face another year of a pay freeze when inflation is at 11.1pc and rising.
"Our union will now embark on a sustained campaign of industrial action which will shut down the railway system.
"Rail companies are making at least £500m a year in profits, whilst fat cat rail bosses have been paid millions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This unfairness is fuelling our members anger and their determination to win a fair settlement.
"RMT is open to meaningful negotiations with rail bosses and ministers, but they will need to come up with new proposals to prevent months of disruption on our railways."
'Needless and damaging strikes'
Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, urged the RMT to call off the strike later this month.
He said: "Today’s announcement is disappointing. We urge the RMT’s leadership to call off needless and damaging strikes and continue to work with us to ensure a fair deal for our people and for the taxpayer while securing the long-term future of the railways.
"No one wins in the event of a strike. Staff lose pay, the industry loses vital revenue making it harder to afford pay increases, and passengers and businesses are disrupted.
“While we will keep as many services running as possible, sadly if this action goes ahead, significant disruption will be inevitable. We therefore urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully and find alternative ways to travel during the strike period where possible."
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