Lanarkshire commuters warned of further rail misery with New Year's strikes

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Lanarkshire commuters are being warned of further disruption on the railway with more strike action planned in the new year.ScotRail is warning customers to expect significant disruption during the latest round of strike action by RMT members of Network Rail.The dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, however, it will have a major impact on the train operator’s ability to provide services as the RMT planned action involves Network Rail staff in Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The RMT union announced its members at Network Rail will take strike action on January 3, 4, 6, and 7 across the UK railway network resulting from a pay dispute with the track and infrastructure operator.Many of the Network Rail staff that are due to take part in the planned industrial action occupy safety-critical roles and, as such, it will not be possible for ScotRail to run the vast majority of services.On strike days, this means the train operator will only run some services across the central belt between 7.30am and 6.30pm.There are only three services operating in the Lanarkshire areaThe train operator is warning customers that the final services will depart well before 18.30, so customers should plan ahead and ensure they know when their last train will depart.David Simpson, ScotRail service delivery