More than 20,000 rail workers are set to go on strike on Thursday, exacerbating the long-standing dispute over pay, jobs, and working conditions. Commuters have been advised to prepare for severe disruptions to services during the strikes.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have scheduled walkouts on July 20, 22, and 29. Additionally, drivers from Aslef are prohibited from working overtime for the entire week. The strike action will impact various aspects of railway operations, including station workers, train managers, and catering staff across 14 train companies.

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