Commuter chaos as two 48-hour strikes set for this week

Commuter chaos as two 48-hour strikes set for this week after RMT reject latest pay offer - with Christmas also hit

CHRISTMAS has been ruined for thousands of Brits as rail workers today confirmed they WILL strike throughout the festive season.

will walk out of stations across the country tomorrow and Wednesday, before doing so again on Friday and Saturday.And in a major blow to those wanting to unite with loved ones at Christmas, industrial action will also happen from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 6am on December 27. The strikes are happening because of a massive dispute between the RMT and employer Network Rail, covering pay and working conditions.

In its most recent bid to end the stalemate, Network Rail offered workers a 5 per cent hike this year followed by a 4 per cent rise in 2023.

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