ScotRail advises rail users to expect delays and cancellations as overtime ban from RMT union workers begins

SCOTRAIL are urging customers to check their journey before travelling, as late cancellations are expected due to continuing union action.

ScotRail staff who are members of the RMT trade union will no longer work overtime from Friday October 14 as part their action to negotiate pay and working conditions.

The ban on overtime and rest day working is part of action short of a strike from the RMT and follows the 24-hour strike action on Monday, 10 October.

This dispute is separate from the Network Rail RMT dispute that has also resulted in several days of strike action in recent months.

Over 2,000 of ScotRail’s employees are members of the RMT, including in roles such as conductors, ticket examiners, hospitality, station staff including train dispatch, engineering depot staff, train presentation, supervisors, resource co-ordinators, and CCTV operators – though not all employees in these roles are trade union members.

The action short of a strike will see some daily cancellations, as the operation of ScotRail services currently requires staff to work rest days and overtime hours due to staff shortages.

Information on how this action will impact ScotRail services will be communicated via social media, the ScotRail website, and the ScotRail app.

Phil Campbell, ScotRail Head of Customer Operations, said: “We will do everything we can to minimise the impact on customers, however, there will be some disruption. We advise customers to check their journey before they travel, particularly in the morning before they start their day."

He added: “We are continuing to meet with RMT representatives to resolve this dispute.”