Thousands of trains cancelled in new strikes

Two days of serious railway disruption have started, as the RMT stages a 24-hour strike today and ASLEF follows tomorrow. The RMT has written to MPs on both sides of the house in a fresh bid to move the dispute forward. The lack of trains will make travelling a problem for thousands of people trying to reach several major events, including Saturday's FA Cup Final at Wembley, the England v Ireland Test match at Lord's, the Epsom Derby and a Beyonc? concert at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in north London.