Rail strikes: passengers face disruption as Britain’s biggest walkout in decades begins

Network Rail and train operator staff walk out on Tuesday, beginning what is expected to be almost a week of cancellations and delays

Train passengers were facing widespread disruption and cancellations as Britain's biggest nationwide rail strike for 30 years began on Tuesday morning.

Workers responsible for train lines and infrastructure across the UK walked out on Tuesday - with further action on Thursday and Saturday - leaving thousands of services cancelled and passengers forced to seek alternative means of transport.