A major British train operator has published timetables for the skeleton service that will be in place during the rail strike next week.

The industrial action by the RMT union will take place on Tuesday, June 21, Thursday, June 23 and Saturday, June 25

Timetables for the six days affected by the strikes can be found at: northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes.

On days that fall  between the strikes dates, the knock-on effects and fleet displacement implications have forced Northern to advise its customers 'Do Not Travel' next week.

Read more: Rail strikes: How North East passengers will be impacted next week

Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, said: “We’ve done everything we can to offer people across the North of England a skeleton service – but our advice remains not to travel.

“The timetable we have put in place has been agreed with Network Rail, who have had to consider the requirements of other train operators and freight services on the network.”

“We apologise in advance for the disruption and inconvenience that the RMT’s industrial action will cause. We continue to be keen to speak to the RMT to find a resolution and avoid any future strikes.”

Read more: The North East train stations set to close for three days during rail strikes

In short, the skeleton timetable comprises hourly services between 8am and 6pm from:

  • Darlington to Saltburn
  • Leeds to Sheffield via Wakefield Westgate
  • Leeds to York via Micklefield
  • Leeds to Bradford Forster Square
  • Leeds to Skipton
  • Leeds to Ilkley
  • Ilkley to Bradford Forster Square
  • Skipton to Bradford Forster Square
  • Liverpool to Alderley Edge via Chat Moss, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport

Customers should visit northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes for the latest advice and travel information.

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