Passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway (WMR) are being urged to check their journeys and plan ahead of industrial action this week.
Members of train driver union ASLEF have announced their intention to stage strike action on Friday 5th April. No WMR services will operate on any route as a result.
In addition, members of ASLEF have announced their intention to stage industrial action in the form of an overtime ban on Thursday 4th April, Saturday 6 April, Monday 8 April and Tuesday 9th April. Services will be subject to short-notice cancellation as a result.
Jonny Wiseman, WMR customer experience director, said: “It is disappointing that industrial action is continuing to affect passengers’ journeys. Passengers should check their journeys before setting out and plan ahead as services will be subject to disruption.
“Anyone holding a ticket for travel on a strike day can use their ticket on a different day or claim a full refund.”
The following alterations will apply on Thursday 4th April, Saturday 6th April, Monday 8th April and Tuesday 9th April:
- Buses will replace trains between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton via Coventry
- Fewer services will operate between Birmingham and Hereford
- Fewer services will operate between Birmingham and Shrewsbury
- Fewer services will operate between Birmingham and Rugeley in the evening
- No services will operate on any WMR route on Friday 5th April
To stay up to date with how industrial action is impacting WMT services, visit here.
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