Railway workers will hold strikes next week over continuing disputes regarding pay and job security, which is set to directly affect Oakham commuters.

Rail union (RMT) members will be striking on the 21st, 23rd and 25th of June 2022, causing disruption both locally and nationally.

As such, the rail industry has introduced a temporary timetable.

National Rail have urged commuters to consider cancelling their journeys: "Please only travel by train if necessary. If you are travelling expect severe disruption and plan ahead."

Meanwhile, RMT has stated that members working for train companies including EMR (East Midlands Railway) have been subject to "pay freezes, threats to jobs and attacks on their terms and conditions". 

Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs as it tries to make £2bn of savings over the next two years. 

As a result of this, strikes will be going ahead on the 21st, 23rd and 25th of June, with EMR services operating between 07:30 and 18:30 only.

National Rail added: "In the event of your service being affected by strike action cross industry ticket easements and acceptance may be made available. If you have purchased an Advance, Off-Peak or Anytime ticket and choose not to travel, you will be eligible for a change or refund from the original retailer of your ticket."

However, it appears that amid fees of up to £10 may apply to those wishing to change or cancel their tickets.

National Rail enquiries can be found here.

East Midlands Railway strike and delay information can be found here.

Alternatively, view the Cross Country Train timetable here.