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What train strikes are happening in October and how will rail passengers be affected?

After the rail unions announced a series of 24-hour strikes and vowed to shut down the railway, this is the state of play

The Independent UK

ScotRail issues urgent update as Glasgow services cancelled amid 'severe weather'

ScotRail has announced disruption to its services due to "extremely heavy rain", revealing that many Glasgow routes will either "take longer" or be fully "withdrawn"

Glasgow Live

Train misery as engineering work adds to rail strike woes

Newcastle-Edinburgh, London-Exeter and Rugby-Stafford are all experiencing many days of maintenance this month

The Independent UK

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Swanning about – bird on the line delays rush hour commuters

Network Rail said the bird was rescued from tracks in Staines, Surrey.

The Independent UK

Merseyrail announce limited timetable for Saturday due to train strikes

Merseyrail has provided an update on what trains will be running on Saturday, October 8

Liverpool Echo

Hedgehog 'highway' opens in Glasgow south side stretching one mile long

Network Rail has included regular holes in the fencing during renovation at Muirend, set to help hedgehogs living on the embankment move between their foraging areas and nests.

Glasgow Live

When are the next rail strikes and who is striking? The next industrial action explained

Rail unions are striving for better pay and conditions

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Hundreds gather in support of rail and postal workers’ strike action

Network Rail workers who are members of RMT began the first of two 24-hour walkouts on Saturday.

The Independent UK

‘Government plans to close all rail ticket offices,’ claims RMT boss

Exclusive: ‘No ticket office will exist on the national railway network if Grant Shapps’ plan goes forward’

The Independent UK

Worst rail disruption of year as train workers walk out in pay dispute

Government urged to intervene in bitter dispute

The Independent UK

Rail workers walk out today in first of two days of planned strike action

The RMT Union is holding a 24 hour strike for the entirety of today, with a second strike to take place next Saturday (October 8) in an ongoing pay dispute with Network Rail.

Glasgow Live

Rail passengers told 'do not travel' as workers strike today in fair pay demand

ScotRail will only run 11 trains on 11 routes over Saturday as Adlef and RMT unions strike across the country.

Daily Record

Saturday’s train strike: how bad will services be across Great Britain?

Find out which services are affected and what kind of schedule to expect during the year’s most disruptive strike yet

The Guardian - UK

Biggest rail strike in decades halts most trains in Britain

Unions to join forces on Saturday to coincide with start of Conservative party conference in Birmingham

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh train passengers facing huge delays as stormy weather damages lines

ScotRail and Network Rail have taken to Twitter to warn passengers that the adverse weather conditions experienced throughout most of Friday will mean that some services are unable to run.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh LNER passengers issued urgent travel warning as major cancellations announced

Passengers hoping to use a LNER service from Edinburgh has been issued an urgent update ahead of strike action for Saturday October 1. This comes as thousands of rail workers will walk out.

Glasgow Live

ScotRail issues travel warning to Celtic and Motherwell fans ahead of major strikes

Football fans have been issued a warning ahead of the Celtic V Motherwell match on Saturday as industrial action is set to cause severe disruption this weekend.

Wales Online

Train strikes: Everything you need to know about this weekend's disruption to services

Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check online planners before travelling

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The Independent UK

Train strikes: Passengers urged to avoid rail travel during biggest shutdown in 40 years

‘The railway is at the point of failure at the moment’ – Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT union

Daily Record

Scots couple get engaged 360ft in air at peak of Forth Rail Bridge

The couple had shared their first date in South Queensferry and Paul Ward returned to propose to Meghan Crawford.

Manchester Evening News

When are the train strikes in October? Full list of dates for planned rail worker walk-outs

The RMT has announced a number of strike dates throughout October, potentially leading to disruptions

Edinburgh Live

Loved up West Lothian couple get engaged 150ft up on top of the Forth Bridge

Paul Ward, 44, surprised his soon to be wife Meghan Crawford, 38, atop of the famous structure. The couple were taking part in the 'Your View' event organised by Network Rail and Barnardo's among many others.

Glasgow Live

Scotrail warns Glaswegians of 'significant disruption' this weekend due to strike action

ScotRail have said that people should plan ahead and if going out, to expect 'significant disruption' across the 'majority' of their services this weekend amid strikes.

Edinburgh Live

Most Edinburgh ScotRail trains axed in 'significant disruption' of October strikes

ScotRail have warned passengers to plan ahead, only travel if necessary and expect 'significant disruption' as the majority of trains from Edinburgh are cancelled on RMT strike days.

Daily Mirror

Best way to get to London Marathon 2022 start line during Saturday's train strike

The London Marathon is set to return to the city this weekend, with thousands of people expected to flock to the capital for the 28 mile race despite the ongoing rail strikes

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