It’s the first of three days of industrial action affecting trains this week.
The latest round of strikes come at a time when it’s half term, and with huge concerts, festivals, the Epsom Derby and the FA Cup final all due to take place this weekend.
Unions are now being accused of purposely targeting big events - after previously scheduling strikes whilst the UK hosted the Eurovision Song Contest just a few weeks ago.
Rachael Burford, the Evening Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent, explains everything you need to know about the latest round of rail strikes.
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