As per reports, nationwide travel disruptions are expected as train drivers at 16 rail companies, represented by Aslef, are planning industrial action scheduled to take place between 04 April and 09 April.

The industrial action will affect various rail operators, including Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, and West Midlands Trains, leading to significant disruptions in train services across the country.

• On 05 April workers will strike at Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, and CrossCountry. On 06 April strikes are planned at Chiltern, GWR, LNER, Northern, and TransPennine. Lastly, on 08 April strikes are planned on c2c, Greater Anglia, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway main line and depot drivers, and SWR Island Line.
• Members will also refuse to work their rest days from 04 to 06 April and from 08 to 09 April.
• Additionally, Tube drivers have scheduled a strike for 08 April which is expected to cause significant disruptions in London’s transport services.