Avanti West Coast Train Managers Plan Christmas Strikes Over Work Dispute

The strikes on December 22, 23, and 29 center on rest day working policies, with the RMT union rejecting the company's proposals.

Train managers at Avanti West Coast will strike on December 22, 23, and 29, citing unfair treatment over rest day working policies.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union overwhelmingly rejected Avanti's proposals, calling them unacceptable.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch stated that train managers are determined to secure a fair deal and criticized disparities in compensation compared to senior managers.
Avanti services will be extremely limited on strike days, with a revised timetable to be issued on December 14 and flexibility offered for affected ticket holders.
Downing Street has urged the RMT and its members to reconsider their position, emphasizing the disruption this will cause during the busy holiday travel period.