Three more days of industrial action have been scheduled next month as the dispute between the RMT union and Network Rail continues.
This is the next series of industrial action as negotiations have stalled between the RMT and Network Rail despite nearly reaching a conclusion.
So far this year, a number of rail strikes have taken place to disrupt travel across the UK including industrial action during London Marathon weekend earlier this month, causing major delays for both participants and spectators.
But when will the November rail strikes take place and why have more rail strikes been called by the RMT? Here's everything you need to know.
When will the strikes take place?
RMT has announced that the strikes will take place on November 3, 5 and 7.
In a separate dispute, RMT members working for London Underground and Overground will be striking on November 3.
RMT members who are train managers on Avanti West Coast will walk out on Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, November 6, and in Scotland, ScotRail RMT members will also walk out for 24 hours on Saturday, October 24.
Why has further industrial action been announced?
RMT has announced more strike dates due to Network Rail "performing a U-turn on pay offer".
The union said in a statement that following intense negotiations, there “was an agreement where the company would commit to an improved offer on pay and working towards a negotiated settlement”, however, Network Rail bosses "reneged on their promises" and sought to "impose job cuts, more unsocial hours and detrimental changes to rosters".
They added: "In a crass attempt to cut the union out of national negotiations, Network Rail have written directly to staff undermining delicate talks and have tried to rehash a previous deal that RMT has categorically rejected."
What has Network Rail said?
Network Rail's chief negotiator, Tim Shoveller, said: “A two-year 8% deal, with discounted travel and a new extended job guarantee to January 2025, is on the table ready to be put to our staff.
“Unfortunately, the leadership of the RMT seem intent on more damaging strikes rather than giving their members a vote on our offer. Me and my team remain available for serious talks and continue to negotiate in good faith.
“Our sector has a £2 billion hole in its budget with many fewer passengers using our services. That reality is not going to change anytime soon and a fair and affordable and improved deal is on the table, ready to be implemented if our people were only offered the opportunity.”
