By Train disruption expected amid new strike action
Transpennine Express has warned of ‘severe’ travel disruption as new strike dates are announced in October.
The company has now issued a notice advising customers to “avoid travelling by train where possible” for the duration of the industrial action.
Travel is expected to be affected today, Wednesday 5 October and tomorrow, Thursday 6 October, with a heavily reduced service operating from Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
Services will also be disrupted on Saturday 8 October and Sunday 9 October.
A statement issued by Transpennine Express reads:
“We have been notified of new strike dates affecting services on Wednesday 5 October and Saturday 8 October 2022.
“While a very limited service will be running on some lines, we are advising customers to only travel during the strike action if journeys are essential.
“We also expect travel to be disrupted the day after a planned strike so check before you travel.”
A number of other service providers are accepting tickets on affected routes.
Updates to follow.
