The latest round of RMT strikes will severely limit rail services on Christmas Eve and passengers are being urged to check their journey before travelling.

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• With RMT strikes planned on Christmas Eve, trains will stop much earlier than usual
• Passengers should only take the train if it’s absolutely necessary, expect disruption and travel the day before wherever they can
• Services will start much later than usual on 27 December
• Crucial engineering projects including the Transpennine Route Upgrade will also mean changes to services between 24 Dec – 3 Jan. Check your journey throughout the festive period at National Rail Enquiries

• Only absolutely necessary rail travel is advised this festive season
• Christmas Eve RMT strike action will see trains finish by 3pm
• Services will start much later than usual on December 27
• Some train operators won’t be running services at all
• People who must travel should expect disruption and check before they travel

Passengers are advised to only travel if absolutely necessary and to travel before lunchtime or on another day due to upcoming strike action. 

Network Rail is warning passengers that RMT strike action planned for Christmas Eve will have a severe impact on rail services on the day with passengers being advised to only travel if absolutely necessary or to consider travelling another day.