Rail strikes spell Glastonbury travel trouble – and small events fear ‘catastophe’

As coach bookings soar for the festival in Somerset, the live music industry warns of the impact on other concerts

A national strike across Britain’s railways will have a catastrophic effect on the live music and events industry if it goes ahead later this summer, trade bodies have warned.

More than 50,000 workers at Network Rail and 13 train companies, represented by the RMT union, are set to walk out on 21 June in a dispute over job cuts and pay freezes, with further strikes planned for 23 June and 25 June.

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