Train strikes: East Midlands Railway cancels services on two days

Trains have been cancelled on two days and could be affected on a further six

Rail passengers have been warned East Midlands Railway (EMR) will not run any trains on two days due to fresh industrial action.

The train drivers' union Aslef is striking on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October, meaning all services have been cancelled.

EMR has also warned cancellations could take place on a further six days due to the union's decision to ban overtime.

Rail bosses have urged passengers to check in advance before they travel.

The latest round of industrial action is due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Check trains

Aslef has also announced an overtime ban on Friday 29 September and from Monday 2 October to Friday 6 October which may cause a reduction in services.

Will Rogers, managing director at EMR, said: "As a result of strike action being taken by members of the Aslef union, we are not able to run any trains on Saturday September 30 and Wednesday October 4 and therefore customers should not attempt to travel.

"On Friday September 29 and from Monday October 2 to Friday, October 6, services could be cancelled as late as 22:00 the day before - this is because of an overtime ban strike by Aslef members.

"Due to this, we strongly advise customers to check if their train is running before setting off."