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The RMT union has introduced that it’s going to strike on a significant UK railway line over the Christmas interval.

Avanti West Coast companies are set to be disrupted on December 22, 23 and 29.

Officials say that, on these dates, clients ought to count on timetables and working hours to be decreased considerably.

Rail bosses have additionally requested individuals who plan to journey over this era to notice that companies that do run are anticipated to be busy.

Avanti West Coast serves London, Manchester, Blackpool and Scotland.

Avanti stated in an announcement: “We strongly advise customers to check before they travel.

“If you booked tickets to journey on these strike days earlier than the economic motion was introduced, we advocate travelling on another day as our companies can be busy.”

Customers can use pre-booked tickets with Avanti West Coast on the following travel dates:

• Tickets dated December 22 and 23 can be used any time between December 16 and 24
• Tickets dated December 29 can be used any time between December 28 and January 3

Avanti added: “Or in the event you’d moderately not journey, you possibly can declare a full, fee-free refund from the place you acquire your ticket.

“To minimise the number of people disrupted, we’ve suspended ticket sales for our services on the strike days.

“The decreased timetables for December 22-23 are anticipated to be accessible to ebook from December 14. We’ll present extra details about the amended timetable for December 29 as quickly as we have now it.”

Andy Stock said on X: “So a lot for Labour checking out strikes on the railways!”

@MissPennyDQ posted: “So you might be stopping folks from getting house to their households and pals and stopping folks type attending to work and so forth!”

Adele Louise James said: “You are taking the mick. I’ve booked tickets to go house.”

@lamashedliving1 commented: “Penalise the harmless individuals who pay their wages by screwing up their Xmas plans. Nice.”

Myles Drake said: “Why on Earth are you on strike for now? You’re nothing however a bunch of grasping, egocentric fools. Absolutely can’t await the day you all get changed by robots.”

RMT workers have rejected the operator’s “insufficient proposals on relaxation day working preparations”.

In an e-referendum, the union says 92.8% of its members rejected administration’s newest proposals on a turnout of 81%.

RMT basic secretary Mick Lynch stated: “Avanti West Coast’s proposals have been decisively rejected by our train managers, sending a clear message to management that the current arrangements are unacceptable.

“Train managers are being treated unfairly compared to senior managers, who receive significant payments for covering these roles.

“Our members have had enough, and this strike action demonstrates their determination to win a fair deal.

“It’s time for Avanti to put forward serious proposals that reflect the vital contribution of our Train Managers to the railway.

“We remain ready to reach a negotiated settlement and we urge management to show they are serious about resolving this dispute.”