As many schools across England and Wales break up for the six-week summer holidays, rail strikes are expected to create disruptions for families planning to travel during this period. Members of two rail unions are currently involved in industrial action at various train operating companies, as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

The upcoming strikes are scheduled for Saturday 22 July and Saturday 29 July, with members of the RMT union participating in the action. A total of 14 rail companies will be affected by the strikes, including major operators like Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Southeastern, and Northern Trains, among others.

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