Euston trains disrupted as Avanti West Coast managers go on strike [Video]

Passengers on busy rail routes will suffer fresh disruption on Thursday because of another strike by train managers.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Avanti West Coast will walk out for the second time this week in a dispute over rest-day working.

We’re disappointed by the RMT calling strike action on 2 January. Our customers will face significantly disrupted journeys as a result, and I would like to thank them for their patience and understanding

Kathryn O’Brien, Avanti West Coast

There will also be a limited service between Glasgow and Preston.

These trains will operate during limited hours – with the first train of the day leaving Euston around 8am and the last train of the day from Euston departing before 5pm.

Avanti said passengers who do travel should plan ahead, expect disruption and check the details of their last train home.

RMT members who work as train managers at Avanti West Coast will also be striking every Sunday from …