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RMT union members announce 24-hour strike on Chiltern Railways

London, England, United Kingdom · Nov 12, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 12. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Protesting against proposed driver-only operations and safety concerns on East West Rail services.
What they want
Guarantees that safety-critical Train Manager roles will be protected on East West Rail.
What changed
Nov 5: RMT union announced a further 24-hour strike action for November 12.
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What protesters want

  • Provide firm guarantees that safety-critical Train Manager roles will be protected on East West Rail
  • Abandon plans for driver-only operation

Organised by: RMT

What authorities say

According to Chiltern Railways interim managing director Tony Baxter, the company is disappointed by the industrial action, adding that over 90 per cent of services will run as usual and that every East West Rail service will feature two staff members.23

The full story

Members of the RMT union working as Train Managers for Chiltern Railways have announced a 24-hour strike scheduled for November 12, 2026. The industrial action stems from an ongoing dispute regarding proposed driver-only operations on the first stage of East West Rail between Oxford and Milton Keynes. Union representatives stated the walkout aims to resist attempts to undermine safety standards and protect the safety-critical role of a second person on board. Chiltern Railways expressed disappointment over the planned action, stating that over 90 per cent of its services will run as usual and that every East West Rail service will include both a driver and a passenger-supporting colleague, creating new permanent jobs without altering existing roles.

Timeline

  1. Chiltern Railways stated over 90 per cent of its services will run as usual during the strike.23

  2. RMT union announced a 24-hour strike for November 12 over East West Rail driver-only plans.1

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