'Hugely reduced' trains warning on Saturday as rail strike enters third day, with Manchester Piccadilly station closing at 7pm
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTransport bosses have issued a warning to the public across Greater 'not to get caught out' as the rail strike enters its third day on Saturday - the first weekend day of the industrial action.
The action means Manchester Piccadilly railway station will close at 7pm on Saturday. And Network Rail has revealed a 'hugely reduced Saturday service' will mean many routes will have no trains at all.
Many last trains will leave between 3pm and 5pm - and arrive at their final destinations before 7pm. Only a fifth of services will run and half of all lines will be closed as 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators walk out for the third day this week.
Operators are telling passengers they should “only travel by train if necessary” and to check their journey in advance. Many commuters were able to avoid the disruption caused by strikes on Tuesday and Thursday by working from home, but people with long-standing plans to travel by train on Saturday – such as for a day trip or holiday, a visit to friends or relatives, or to attend an event – may be keen to press ahead with their trip despite the industrial action.
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