Rail strikes: London to Scotland journeys face disruption in July

Train drivers to strike on Avanti West Coast on 2 July, while overtime will be banned on LNER from 1 July

Train drivers will strike on Avanti West Coast and ban overtime on LNER in July, spelling disruption on both of Britain’s mainlines from London to Scotland.

The Aslef union announced a one-day strike on Sunday 2 July on Avanti, with an ongoing overtime ban starting on LNER from 1 July.