 stage walkouts. 1 Make sure you check timetables to see whether your journey is cancelled Credit: PA More than a dozen train operators will be affected. But if you need to travel by train , you might be able to claim compensation - here's what you need to know. The most recent strikes and disruptions will take place on: Thursday, July 20 - action by RMT union Saturday, July 22 - action by RMT union Saturday, July 29 - action by RMT union Plus, members of the Aslef union will taking industrial action in the form of an overtime ban starting on July 17 and running to July 22. People are advised not to travel during the strikes if possible and use alternative transport means. However, if you've already purchased a train ticket, here's how you could claim compensation. Can you get refunds for tickets affected by the rail strikes? If you have bought an advance train ticket and it's affected by the strikes, you will be able to claim at least some of your money back. National Rail said this applies to journeys that have been cancelled, rescheduled or delayed. The process varies depending on the train operator, but normally you will need to contact the company, provide a picture of your ticket and details of the train you were supposed to be on. This is part of what's called "Delay Repay". The scheme will give pay-outs to customers if their train has been delayed by a certain amount of time. How much you get depends on the train operator, the type of ticket and how long the delay was. In order to claim you'll need a photo or screenshot of your ticket. If it's an eticket this needs to include the barcode. If you're a season ticket holder, you'll need to provide a scan of your photocard. You'll n){kind=link}
BRITS are facing widespread disruption on the railways as a fresh wave of strikes cripples the network.
Train services are set to be disrupted as members of the Aslef and Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) stage walkouts.
More than a dozen train operators will be affected.
But if you need to travel by train, you might be able to claim compensation – here’s what you need to know.
The most recent strikes and disruptions will take place on: