Scotrail workers to launch fresh strikes in row over guards on trains

The industrial action's caused serious disruption across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.

Published 30th Jun 2016

ScotRail workers are to launch a fresh wave of strikes in a row over guards on trains, including two 48-hour walkouts.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) were already due to take strike action over the long-running dispute, but extra dates have now been added.

The union announced that strikes will be held on July 3, 10 and 11 (48 hours), 14 and over the weekend of July 16 and 17.

The industrial action held so far has caused serious disruption across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.