Train commuters warned of new wave of disruption as RMT members of Network Rail announce strike action this weekend

RAIL journeys in the Highlands will face another period of major disruption as part of a UK-wide strikes.

ScotRail is warning customers to expect significant disruption during the latest round of strike action by RMT members of Network Rail which will run on November 5, November 7 and November 9, with the following days set to be affected as well.

This will mean that effectively no trains will run in the Highlands on strike action days and major disruption is expected over Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Only a skeleton service will be running in the central belt during strike days.

The strikes are due to the ongoing pay dispute with the track and infrastructure operator.

This wave of strikes is separate from the protests which run across Scotland on Saturday, October 29 and earlier last month, which are instead sparked by pay demands of union members towards ScotRail.

David Simpson, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: “Once again, it’s really disappointing to see the dispute between Network Rail and the RMT result in more widespread disruption across the whole Great Britain rail network at a time when we need to be encouraging more people back to the railway.

“For ScotRail, it’s going to mean that we won’t be able to operate the vast majority of our services, which we know will be really frustrating for our customers.

“ScotRail customers should expect significant disruption to services on strike days, as well as on the days after industrial action.

“We’re advising customers to seek alternative means of transport and to only travel if you really need to on the days of strike action. Customers should check your journey in advance to make sure your train is running if you’re travelling on one of the days following strike action.”

Those attending the Scotland v Fiji at Murrayfield this Saturday are being asked to plan ahead.

Customers are advised to check the ScotRail app or visit scotrail.co.uk for the latest information before travelling.

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