‘No real hope’ of avoiding biggest rail strike in 30 years, says Network Rail

Passengers across Great Britain told not to attempt to travel on 21, 23 and 25 June unless necessary

Network Rail said there was no real hope" of avoiding the biggest railway strike in 30 years next week, as it told passengers to plan ahead and only travel if necessary.

The walkouts are on 21, 23 and 25 June and a special timetable will be in operation from 20 to 26 June. The full timetable will be published on Friday but several operators including Southern, Northern and Transport for Wales have already told passengers not to attempt to travel on strike days.