Wednesday 15 June 2022 03:25 PM Commuters CELEBRATE rail strikes as they make plans to WFH while unions grind ... trends now
Jubilant commuters celebrating the crippling rail strikes which mean they will be forced to work from home while the country is brought to a halt by the militant unions.
While some have expressed frustration at the inconvenience of having to make their own way to the office, many are looking forward to dusting off the home office equipment for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.
The situation has sparked fears it could slow the Government's drive to get workers back to the office to help ailing town and city centres still finding their feet after multiple lockdowns.
It is also expected that the industrial action will cost the UK economy an estimated £450million, according to the Telegraph.
Members of RMT union at Network Rail and 13 train operators will strike next Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Rail bosses have revealed a map showing how only around half of Britain's train network will be open on the days rail workers from Network Rail and 13 train operators are striking next week.
The limited service is set to cause major disruption to travel with some lines only open from around 7.30am until 6.30pm.
Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said the strikes have been timed to cause 'maximum disruption'.
Commuters across the UK are celebrating ahead of the biggest rail strike in 30 years as it means they will be able to work from home. Pictured: the planned services during the strike
Ahead of the the industrial action next week, some rail operators have issued 'do not travel' warnings, including Southeastern and Northern, while Network Rail has advised passengers to expect disruption and to plan ahead.
In anticipation of travel difficulties, millions of Britons now face the prospect of having no choice but to work from home throughout next week - a fact some Brits are more than happy to accept.
In echos of the early days of the pandemic when the entire country was locked down, workers are excited to abandon the daily commute and dust off the home office equipment.
One social media user wrote: 'Trains back on strike then. Thanks @northernassist this is going to be a fun summer of commuting...WFH again it is.'
Another added: 'Am I the only who doesn't mind the rail strikes meaning I can't go to London next week? Happily work from home today topping up bird baths.'
A third welcomed the strikes, tweeting: 'All for rail strikes providing it is Monday to Friday, providing the necessary incentive to WFH and give us a nostalgic blast of that blissful summer of 2020.
'Meggy Foster, masks, teams quizzes, replays of Euro 96.'
