Leeds train strike: Biggest strike in a decade set to disrupt England test cricket match in Headingley

By PA Reporter
Published 8th Jun 2022, 11:45 BST
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Cricket fans heading to Headingley stadium face travel chaos later this month as thousands of railway workers take part in three days of strikes.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and 13 train operators will walk out on June 21, 23 and 25, in the biggest outbreak of industrial action in the industry in a generation.

The strikes threaten widespread travel disruption during a number of major events, including an England test match in Leeds, concerts and the Glastonbury festival.

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Glastonbury starts on June 22, while that week will also see England play New Zealand in a test match in Leeds, the British athletics championships in Manchester, and gigs in London’s Hyde Park by Sir Elton John (June 24) and The Rolling Stones (June 25).

The strikes threaten widespread travel disruption during a number of major events, including an England test match in LeedsThe strikes threaten widespread travel disruption during a number of major events, including an England test match in Leeds
The strikes threaten widespread travel disruption during a number of major events, including an England test match in Leeds

There will also be a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London on June 24 and 25 and it is Armed Forces Day on June 25.

The union said it will be the biggest strike on the railways since 1989.

Union members voted overwhelmingly for action last month in growing rows over pay and job losses.

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