BRITS are set to face travel chaos as train drivers announce more strikes.
Aslef has warned there will be walkouts on February 1 and 3 which will cause continued disruption.
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Train drivers will be going on strike again next month due to their union rejecting a pay offer, according to Aslef.
The train companies affected by the strike include Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, and Great Western Railway.
Also affected will be GTR Great Northern Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express and South Western Railway (depot drivers only).
Those travelling by SWR Island Line, TransPennine Express, and West Midlands Trains should also check travel plans.
Mick Whelan, Aslef general secretary, said: “The offer is not acceptable but we are willing to engage in further discussions with the train operating companies.”
February 1 will also see 100,000 civil servants walkout over their ongoing pay dispute.
These include teachers striking over pay and those…
