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Jun 2022
No trains for two days in Harrogate next week as strike action hits
No trains will run through Harrogate and Knaresborough for two days next week as thousands of workers go on strike.
Northern, which operates services through the two towns, has published its timetable for the industrial action on June 21, 23 and 25.
The RMT union has called the strike action over pay and conditions. It will see thousands of drivers, signal operators and guards walk out next week.
In Harrogate and Knaresborough, no trains will run between York and Leeds on Tuesday, June 21, and Thursday, June 23.
However, Northern services are currently expected to run on Saturday, June 25 although the company has warned of disruption and urged people to seek alternative travel.
LNER will also be running no services to London Kings Cross from Harrogate on all three strike days.
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The industrial action on the railways is expected to hit commuters, schools and major events.
The disruption will affect cricket fans travelling to Headingley as England take on New Zealand in the third Test of a three-game series on Thursday.
Trains are expected to run on non-strike days, however Northern warned that services could still be affected.
The company warned passengers earlier this week not to travel on any day between Tuesday and Sunday.
It said in a statement:
Buses expect surge in demand
Meanwhile, Harrogate Bus Company has said it is expecting additional passengers next week due to the strike action.
Steve Ottley, general manager at the bus company, said:
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