Travel disruption looms as workers at three train operators go on strike

RMT members at Southern, Merseyrail and Arriva Rail North are to walk out on Monday in dispute about guardsRail workers at three train operators are staging fresh strikes on Monday in disputes over the role of guards and driver-only trains. The action will disrupt travel as people return to work after the holidays and schools reopen.Members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) at Southern, Merseyrail and Arriva Rail North will walk out amid worsening industrial rel