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RMT to strike Chiltern Railways over driver-only operations

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC · How we work

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RMT union will strike on Chiltern Railways over driver-only operation on East West Rail.
Members plan 24-hour strikes on Saturday 10 October 2026 and Saturday 17 October 2026.
RMT says driver-only operation threatens safety because it removes the Train Manager’s role.
DfT expects most Chiltern services to run during the strikes.
On 10 October, certain Marylebone-Wembley trains will stop at Wembley Stadium for a Girl Guides event.

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RMT union will strike on Chiltern Railways over driver-only operation on East West Rail.
Members plan 24-hour strikes on Saturday 10 October 2026 and Saturday 17 October 2026.
RMT says driver-only operation threatens safety because it removes the Train Manager’s role.
DfT expects most Chiltern services to run during the strikes.
On 10 October, certain Marylebone-Wembley trains will stop at Wembley Stadium for a Girl Guides event.