South Western Railway urges RMT to call off strikes as contingency service plans published

South Western Railway urges RMT to call off strikes as contingency service plans published

Friday 19th October 2018

SWR plans to provide around two thirds of normal services during next week’s weekday industrial action with around half of normal services expected to operate on Saturday 27th October.

SWR has published service information for the five-day RMT guards’ strike planned for 23-27 October at: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/industrial-action.

Rail replacement services and ticket acceptance on other bus and rail networks have been organised.

A South Western Railway spokesperson said: “The RMT is cynically targeting hard-working commuters, families trying to enjoy the half-term holidays and sports fans with its latest strike dates.

“We have guaranteed a guard to be rostered on every single service, and our growth plans mean more guards, not fewer. It is time for the union to stop spreading myths and causing misery to our customers and colleagues, and commit to resolving this dispute.

“If the union decides to continue with its unnecessary action, we will do everything we can to keep our customers moving and reduce disruption.”