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Rail strikes: Edinburgh drivers warned to expect severe traffic jams as services cancelled

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Vincent
AuthorDayna McAlpine
Published date20 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The strike, which is thought to be the largest seen in decades, by RMT members of Network Rail will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday next week - June 21, 23 and 25

On those days, the only trains leaving Edinburgh Waverley will be to Glasgow via Falkirk High and another via Shotts and Bathgate.

READ MORE - What ScotRail routes will be running and when from Edinburgh during rail strikes

As a result, roads between the two cities are expected to be far busier than usual as train passengers switch to road transport.

An AA route planner spokesman said: "Even though the strike is for three days, many travellers will give up on the trains for the whole week.

"It coincides with big events like Glastonbury and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, so drivers not going to those locations are advised to give the areas a wide berth.

"Generally we predict a big increase in traffic in Scotland, Wales and major routes across the UK.

"The impact will be...

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