RMT announces further rail strike over two days in August

Move comes after widespread industrial action announced by Aslef union, which will bring many services to a halt

Drivers at 14 train operating companies are to go on strike for two days in August, in a move that will bring many services around Britain to a halt. The announcement was made hours after another union confirmed strike action for July.

RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators will strike for two further days on 18 and 20 August in the row over jobs, pay and working conditions, the union announced.

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Source: The Guardian