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RMT strikes that are taking place across the UK in the lead-up to Christmas 2022 have begun. Here’s how you can get train ticket refunds if your journey has been affected.

Travel chaos is rampant throughout the UK as a combination of industrial action and winter weather causes widespread disruption. RMT strikes over the Christmas period have begun as the nation’s rail service has grinded to a halt.

Network Rail’s 15 train operating companies are taking part as 40,000 union members walk out in hope of attaining what they would define as “a fair pay rise. RMT secretary Mick Lynch has lobbied for an increase that matches rising inflation during the cost of living crisis, which is currently at a 40-year high of 11.1%”.

December train strikes 2022: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike - criteria for compensation