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Huge queues built up at London Kings Cross this morning as passengers who were hoping to travel today and avoid chaos before tomorrows strike were left stranded

Wednesday July 27 will see nationwide strikes by the RMT Union, with consequences also impacting services the next day

RMT rail union boss Mick Lynch said the proposals by Liz Truss amount to the biggest attack on trade union and civil rights since labour unions were legalised in 1871.

Here is a breakdown of what train services will run on Wednesday.

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, said he will seek another six-month strike mandate when the current one finishes.

More than 40,000 workers at Network Rail and 14 train operating companies are set to strike on Wednesday in a dispute led by the RMT over pay, jobs and conditions.

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Almost all stations across Scotland and Wales are completely cut off by the rail strike, while there are also no services to Penzance, Bournemouth, Chester or Blackpool.

South Londoner’s are being warned to only travel if “absolutely necessary” during the train strikes starting today.

South Londoners are being advised to work from home and only travel if absolutely necessary during the train strikes this week.