Translink plans reduced train services during railway worker's strike

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Translink is planning a reduced service during the 24-hour strike

Translink is preparing to provide reduced train services in Northern Ireland on Monday during a planned strike by railway staff.

Members of the GMB union have voted for a 24-hour stoppage throughout Monday 24 June, starting from midnight.

The dispute is over railway workers' pay and their terms and conditions.

In its contingency plans, Translink said Monday's trains would be reduced to an hourly service at peak times and a Sunday service for off-peak travel.

A full timetable of the affected services is due to be published later.

In a statement, the public transport company added: "We had very much hoped to resolve this issue with the GMB members so as not to inconvenience passengers."

The industrial action follows their rejection of a pay settlement accepted by the vast majority of Translink's 3,700 staff.

Translink has already confirmed that its bus and coach services will not be affected.

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