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Ahead of this week's strikes, Downing Street has warned those who rely on the rail network of the difficulties ahead. However, this ballot does not authorise a legally binding strike and a formal vote would still need to be carried out. "You've heard from train operators themselves who have said that it isn't the government's place to be at the table and it wouldn't be helpful to the ongoing discussions to insert the government into the negotiating process at this stage."
Millions are set to be affected by the strikes, which are taking place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. "With two days of industrial action, and the rest of the week plagued with delays and cancellations, there is concern that some students may miss A-level and GCSE exams if cancellations and delays occur on their journey," she said.
"And it's just plainly unfair because the lack of sleep due to waking up early may affect us in our exams."'I don't know whether I'll be able to get home': The passengers worried about the rail strikes Sue, who works in health and safety, was travelling to Edinburgh this morning. She is coming back on Wednesday but worried the disruption could make her journey back a difficult one.
"I'm on benefits, I'm disabled and I'm struggling, but I still think the strikes are right," she said."If they've worked through the pandemic and they're getting less than they should, how is that fair? Especially for the cleaning staff and people doing lower paid jobs." We've already been reporting on issues at London's Heathrow Airport and Brussels Airport, where all departures have been grounded.
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