Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at 14 train operators will walk out, crippling services across the country. Passengers are warned to check before they travel.
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No trains were running on any London Underground lines this morning due to action by drivers, leaving commuters to desperately find alternative transport, with many queuing and packing onto buses.