Rail passengers face disruption as Avanti train managers strike

RMT action on New Year's Eve and 2 January over rest day working will mean significantly reduced' timetable

Passengers on the London to Glasgow main line face disruption to services in the coming days because of strikes by train managers at Avanti West Coast.

Members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) at the company are due to strike on New Year's Eve and 2 January in a dispute over enhanced pay for rest day working, including voluntary overtime to cover staff absences such as those caused by vacancies, sickness, annual leave and training.