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Thousands of trade unionists take a stand for their jobs, pay, pensions and conditions
MPs and activists show solidarity with RMT and TSSA members on the picket lines throughout the country
The picket line outside Liverpool Lime Street station as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) take part in a fresh strike over jobs, pay and conditions

THE rail network was brought to a standstill today as thousands of RMT and TSSA members walked out over jobs, pay, pensions and other conditions.

RMT is in dispute with Network Rail and 14 train operators while TSSA is striking at Avanti West Coast.

Speaking from the Euston picket line, RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said the union had received an “inadequate” pay offer from Network Rail last week.

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