Rail passengers face further travel disruption over the next six months after train drivers voted to continue strike action in their long-running pay dispute.

In addition, train drivers at 16 rail operators will refuse to work overtime from Monday, July 3 to Saturday, July 8, the union Aslef has announced.

General secretary Mick Whelan said: “Once again our members have decided that we are in this for the long haul. Train drivers are sick to the back teeth of their employers and the Government failing to negotiate in good faith, and blaming drivers for their inability to manage services and the rail industry effectively.

“Aslef members, the key workers who kept our country moving through the pandemic, are simply asking for a fair deal on pay so that they can afford to keep up with their outgoings in this government-made cost of living crisis.”

Here’s the National Rail’s travel advice:

National Rail warns passengers to expect “significant disruption” during strike days. Services are also likely to be disrupted and start later on the day immediately after.

National Rail has recommended that passengers:

An overtime ban on Aslef train drivers – which could lead to last-minute cancellations – will take place over six days, from Monday July 3 to Saturday July 8.

The level of disruption from the overtime ban will vary for different operators. The train companies affected are: