Rail strikes to affect Grand National fans

Staff at two train companies in northwest England go on strike today - potentially bringing disruption for thousands of fans heading to the Grand National.The industrial action by RMT union members at Merseyrail and Arriva Trains North is going to coincide with the biggest horse race of the year - but both operators insist they are prepared, and will be able to run services.Merseyrail said drivers in the Aslef union are unlikely to cross RMT picket lines, so managers will provide a train service