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The train drivers' union says the timing of the strikes was not aimed as disrupting Tory members attending their annual conference

Union says Tory accusations inspired train strike targeting conference

Commuters walk past a train stopped at a platform in Waterloo Station in London, during a national strike day, on February 1, 2023.

Rail strikes spell bank holiday travel chaos - 20,000 workers walk out

Train services in the UK are set to be disrupted again this weekend as tens of thousands of workers gear up for more industrial action.

Rail strikes: Full list of industrial action in August & September

Aslef, a union that represents 16 of the country’s 35 rail operators, announced last month that its members would withdraw non-contractual overtime, known as rest-day working, from Monday (July 3) to Saturday (July 8). (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Rail workers refuse to work overtime for 6 days - July strike dates

Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch said 20,000 rail workers have voted to strike for three days in July. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT announces 3 days of rail strike action in July

Aslef (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rail workers to walk out for 24 hours over sick pay and overtime

Aslef announces more walkouts over the next six months (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Aslef announces more walkouts by train drivers for next 6 months

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: A group of rail workers stand on a picket line outside Euston rail station as a new round of strikes by train drivers begins on May 31, 2023 in London, England. Today's strike comes after the train drivers union, ASLEF, rejected a pay rise offer of 4 percent a year over two years from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Travel provider issues urgent warning as train strikes continue

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: A group of rail workers stand on a picket line outside Euston rail station as a new round of strikes by train drivers begins on May 31, 2023 in London, England. Today's strike comes after the train drivers union, ASLEF, rejected a pay rise offer of 4 percent a year over two years from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Nationwide disruption as 24-hour train strike begins

More walk-outs have been arranged for May and June by the main rail union, the RMT, and the train drivers’ union, Aslef. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)(Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Full list of rail operators to be impacted by ASLEF and RMT strikes

More walk-outs have been arranged for May and June by the main rail union, the RMT, and the train drivers’ union, Aslef. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

May and June train strikes - dates, companies and options

A series of strikes by Aslef and RMT union members in May and June are set to cause travel chaos.

ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen) members hold union flags at the picket outside Euston Station as train drivers continue their strike across the UK. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Aslef announces three new dates of fresh strikes

Train drivers from Aslef and RMT announce two strike dates in February.

Train drivers announce two new strike dates if February

Staff at the University of Bedfordshire are to join planned strike action on Wednesday, February 1

Staff at University of Bedfordshire to join strike action on February 1

Mick Whelan, the General Secretary of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) arrives to attend a Commons Select Committee on rail strikes at Portcullis House.

Railway union boss hints at ‘more strikes’ in 2023

The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

The Aslef Union has announced another walkout date in January. Credit: Getty Images

Train drivers union Aslef announce fresh day of strike action in 2023

Aslef union members at 12 operators are set to strike again later this month. (Credit: Getty Images)

Drivers from 11 train companies walk out today over pay dispute

Train drivers in the Aslef trade union are voting on whether to continue strike action for up to a further six months, NationalWorld can reveal. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Aslef announce new 24 hour strike - here’s when workers will walk out

London Northwestern Railway. Image: LNR.

Leighton Buzzard commuters: strike action on Saturday

Euston station. Image: Network Rail.

Leighton Buzzard commuters warned not to travel tomorrow

The train derailed just outside of Stonehaven (Getty Images)

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London tube strike planned for Wednesday. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire NNL-150408-153529001

Further 24-hour London tube strike confirmed

Warning of London Underground disruption. Matt Morton/PA Wire

Tube strike warning: London travel advice