Students across the UK are frustrated that their Christmas holidays may be disrupted due to planned rail strikes. Members from several unions have voted in favour of a 24-hour walkout, scheduled for Dec. 22, on services operated by Southern, Merseyrail and Arriva Rail North. The strikes will affect hundreds of thousands of people travelling for the festive season and beyond.
Read the rest of the article here: https://www.ipgce.com/students-frustrated-due-to-rail-strikes/(opens in a new tab)
Contact us here: https://www.ipgce.com/contact-us
The dispute centres around the role of guards on trains, with workers campaigning against driver-only operated (DOO) vehicles. According to union leaders, this could put passengers at risk by reducing safety standards and increasing overcrowding – something train operators deny. In addition, they argue that it would lead to job losses as fewer staff are needed to run services with DOO trains.
Students who were expecting an easy journey home for the holidays now face uncertainty and disruption to their plans. Many will be forced to make long detours or look for alternative modes of transport, adding to the stress of Christmas planning. It’s a situation that many find particularly frustrating as it is impossible to make any definitive travel arrangements when so much is still undecided
As negotiations between unions and train operators continue, students up and down the country wait in limbo; not sure what will happen come December 22nd. But one thing remains certain – they’re hoping that rail strikes won’t mar this festive season. And with rail services so vital to the UK economy, let’s hope that a resolution is found soon
What do you think of the students’ reaction?
Meet Our Successful Graduates: Learn how our courses have propelled graduates into rewarding
careers. Explore their success stories here!
Discover More About Your Future: Interested in advancing your teaching career? Explore our
IPGCE, MA, and QTS courses today!
Explore Our Courses: Ready to take the next
step in your education journey? View our
comprehensive course offerings now!