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Train strikes are back: Here’s how York and North Yorkshire are affected

Train services are being hit by more strike action this week.

Train drivers who are members of Aslef will walk out today (Wednesday) and Saturday, while workers who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will strike on Friday.

The strikes will affect those travelling to York for York Pride on Saturday: the team has put together a travel guide to help people get to the city for the big day here.

Here is a breakdown of each operator’s plan for strike days.

LNER (London North Eastern Railway)

All strike days: A limited timetable will operate and only between London King’s Cross and both Edinburgh and Leeds.

Wednesday 31 May York first and last trains
Trains to the north
First service: 09.52 to Edinburgh Waverley                     
Last service: 20.08 to Newcastle
The last service to Edinburgh Waverley will depart at 16.58

Trains to the south
First service: 08.32 to London King’s Cross
Last service: 19.16 to London King’s Cross

Friday 2 June York first and last trains
Trains to the north
First service: 06.35 to Edinburgh Waverley
Last service: 18.35 to Edinburgh Waverley

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CrossCountry

Wednesday: No trains.

Friday: A limited service will operate. No trains will run between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central or Nottingham.

Saturday: No trains.

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Grand Central

Wednesday: Grand Central is not involved in the industrial dispute with Aslef but there will be minor alterations to its services due to engineering work.

Friday: Grand Central is not involved in the industrial dispute with the RMT but there will be minor alterations to its services.

Saturday: Usual timetable.

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Hull Trains

All strike days: Usual timetable.

Northern

Wednesday: No trains.

Friday: Only a handful of routes will be open, such as between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester; Leeds and York; and Darlington and Saltburn.

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TransPennine Express

Wednesday: No trains.

Friday: A reduced timetable will operate and only between Liverpool Lime Street and each of Preston and York; and between Sheffield and Cleethorpes.

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