Rail strikes at Midland Mainline and Silverlink

Midland Mainline pickets in Watford (Pic: Jon Gamble)

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Train drivers in the Aslef union at Midland Mainline struck, for the second time on Thursday of last week over pensions.

The strike disrupted the company’s services between Northamptonshire and London. Strikes are planned for the next four Thursdays.

Drivers on Silverlink railways struck on Friday of last week over pensions and plan to strike for the next four Fridays.