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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

MYSTERIOUS: Rail strike impact heightened by ongoing crew availability issues | Mind Blowing Facts

Simon Calder

As train drivers working for nine rail operators began their latest one-day strike, travellers between northwest England and southern Scotland have been told overnight that no trains are available.

TransPennine Express, whose staff are not involved in the stoppages, has cancelled all trains between Glasgow and Manchester on Saturday due to “ongoing crew availability issues”. The firm is “advising to only travel if essential between Manchester and Glasgow”.

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