A series of strikes by Aslef and RMT union members in May and June are set to cause travel chaos.
The union said that this strike coincides with the wind down of passenger services and the commencement of engineering works
Workers on Virgin Trains East Coast are to stage three 24-hour strikes this month, including one on Bank Holiday Monday.
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