East Midlands Railway RMT strike goes ahead after failed talks

A strike by workers on East Midlands Railway is going ahead today and for the next two Saturdays after talks failed to resolve a dispute about train safety. The industrial action, called by the RMT union, will affect services between London St Pancras, Nottingham, Sheffield and Corby. The operator has said that regional services are not affected by the walkouts. The strike follows failed negotiations over train safety, though no further details on the specific safety concerns have been released. Passengers on the affected routes are advised to check before travelling, as disruption is expected on the three strike days. The action is part of a wider pattern of rail strikes in the UK this year, with unions and operators continuing to clash over pay, conditions and safety.