Chiltern Railways (RMT) Strike Calendar

RMT has announced strike action on Chiltern Railways following a vote by members against driver-only operation planned for East West Rail services.

Workers will stage 24-hour strikes across two Saturdays after the company refused to give guarantees regarding the safety-critical role of the second person on board.

RMT members working as Train Managers for Chiltern Railways are taking 24-hour strike action on Saturday 10 October and Saturday 17 October 2026. The dispute centres on the refusal to provide guarantees over the safety-critical role of the second person on board proposed East West Rail services.

RMT held a protest outside Marylebone Station in London against proposed driver-only operation on East West Rail services planned to be operated by Chiltern Railways. Union members are being balloted for strike action after the company refused to give guarantees regarding the safety-critical role of the second crew member on board. The ballot is scheduled to close on Tuesday September 29, 2026.

Rail union RMT is holding a demonstration outside Marylebone Station against driver-only operation on East West Rail services planned to be run by Chiltern Railways.

Union members are currently voting in a strike ballot after Chiltern Railways refused guarantees over the safety-critical role of a second crew member on board. The ballot closes on 29 September 2026.