The LFC legend posed with striking railway workers at London Euston
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher on the picket line with RMT members at London Euston(Image: RMT)
Jamie Carragher met railway managers on the picket line as they walked out on strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Avanti West Coast have walked out today (December 31) in a dispute over rest day working.
Avanti, which operates the Liverpool to London route, strongly advised its customers to travel either side of the strikes, saying that a “significantly reduced“ timetable will be in place today and the second strike day, January 2. Former Liverpool FC defender Carragher was pictured on the picket line with RMT members at London Euston this morning.
The RMT posted the picture of Carragher with their members on X (formerly Twitter) saying: “Defender turned striker. Great to see @Carra23 on the picket line at Euston.” About the strike, an RMT spokesman said: “Our members have resoundingly rejected Avanti’s latest offers in two referendums and sustained strike action is now the only way to focus management’s minds on reaching a negotiated settlement with the union.”
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Avanti West Coast created this dispute by ignoring train managers’ concerns and presenting offers those members deemed unacceptable. The company must come forward with a revised proposal so we can avoid more strike action further into 2025.”
Kathryn O’Brien, executive director of customer experience at Avanti West Coast, said: “We’re disappointed by the RMT calling strike action on December 31 and January 2. Our customers will face significantly disrupted journeys as a result, and I would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
“On the two strike days we’ll have a significantly reduced service, so customers with tickets for December 31 or January 2 are strongly advised to travel on alternative dates or claim a full fee-free refund. We remain open to working with the RMT to resolve the dispute.”
RMT members who work as train managers at Avanti West Coast will also be striking every Sunday from January 12 until May 25 2025.