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Local railway stations 'deserted' during biggest strike in 30 years

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Tuesday, 21 June 2022 16:34

Millions of people have had their journeys to work and school disrupted by the biggest rail strike in three decades.

Stations across Britain are deserted, with just a fifth of the normal number of services running.

The row's about pay and job security.

No services were run today on the Welsh Marches line with Abergavenny, Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Church Stretton and Craven Arms stations deserted through the day.

Those trying to get to work and school were frustrated earlier.

Felix who goes to Hereford Sixth Form College had to get to an A-level test:

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