ANYONE planning on travelling by train this weekend is being asked to avoid travel ahead of further strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union.

The strike, which is planned for Sunday, April 3 is expected to cause significant disruption to TransPennine Express (TPE) services, with only a small number of trains able to operate.

The rail operator is recommending that people avoid travel this Sunday and instead, make their journey either side of the strike day.

Due to the strike action, bikes will not be permitted on-board TPE services on Sunday.

Engineering work is also taking place in the Northwest and on the West Coast Mainline on Saturday and Sunday, with no trains operating between Carlisle and Edinburgh/Glasgow.

Customers are strongly advised to allow plenty of extra time and check before they travel, with those travelling between Carlisle and Glasgow advised to use an alternative bus service.

Kathryn O’Brien, Customer Experience Director for TransPennine Express: “Ongoing strikes by the RMT continue to impact customers journeys and we are disappointed that we will be unable to provide a full service again this Sunday.

“Sadly we will only be able to operate a reduced timetable again and are recommending that people avoid travel on this day and travel on Saturday or Monday instead.”

TPE has arranged ticket acceptance with several other train companies to support those making essential journeys on Sunday.

TPE tickets will be accepted on Northern, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry services.

Some exclusions will apply and full details are available online.

 

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