Please be aware of forthcoming industrial action by 1,300 drivers belonging to the Unite union which will impact the majority of Go North East services across Tyne and Wear, Durham and Northumberland.

Two periods of strikes have been announced which will impact local services between 30 September until 6 October and then 14-20 October.

The operator has advised passengers to make alternative arrangements during the strike periods.

Nexus, Durham and Northumberland County Councils have asked Go North East to run as many school services as it can during the strike action.

More information on school buses is available here: www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/school-buses

Cllr Martin Gannon, Chair of the North East Joint Transport Committee, said:

“I hope that all parties involved in the dispute work to resolve the situation urgently, however as it stands the region will be impacted by two strikes which will cause major disruption to Go North East services. 

“I understand very few services will run at all and residents have been advised to make alternative travel arrangements. Nexus, Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council have advised Go North East to prioritise school services where they can, and I hope they are able to do so.

“During the first strike period there are two days of train strikes as well as Newcastle United and Sunderland Football Club home matches, so residents should be aware that other public transport services may be very busy. 

“This is a huge disruption which will bring the region to a standstill. I urge everyone involved to get around the table and agree a solution without delay.”

Further information

Go North East

www.gonortheast.co.uk

Nexus – for bus services in Tyne and Wear

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