THE latest batch of rail strikes has been announced for the North West, following an announcement from a workers' union.

More dates for railway workers' industrial action have been announced that will cover services run by two major rail operators.

Both Network Rail and Avanti West Coast will be hit by the newest strikes, which are expected to cause disruption across the country.

The strikes are coordinated by the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) which is a workers' union for transport and travel employees in the country.

Members involved in the action include staff working in ticket offices, stations, control rooms, and other support roles across Britain.

The TSSA is seeking a 'guarantee of no compulsory redundancies, a pay rise which meets the cost-of-living crisis and no unagreed changes to terms and conditions.'

The union is planning strike action throughout the beginning of November, and will take place on:

  • Thursday, November 3
  • Saturday, November 5
  • Monday, November 7

Other rail strikes will take place throughout the beginning of next month but are not expected to disrupt journeys in the North West outside of the dates listed above.

General secretary of the TSSA, Manuel Cortes, said: "Our members never take industrial action lightly.

"We would far rather find a fair negotiated solution to this now long-running dispute, but we simply have no choice."

The union boss added: "Across our railways, our members recently stepped up to the plate yet again and went above and beyond to meet unprecedented demand during the period of public mourning to provide additional services and keep the public safe, much like they did during the pandemic.

"They prove their worth time and time again and yet they are still undervalued.

"It’s time for train operators to be allowed to meet us round the table and negotiate a fair solution.”