UK rail workers stage biggest strike in 30 years - Standstill

Britain's biggest rail strike in 30 years kicked off on Tuesday as tens of thousands of staff walked out in a dispute over pay and jobs that could pave the way for widespread industrial action across the economy in the coming months.

Picket lines appeared at dawn and will be lined by some of the more than 40,000 rail workers who are due to strike on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, bringing the network to a standstill. The London Underground was also shut due to the strike.

Unions have been branded selfish by No 10 over rail strikes which threaten major disruption to passengers. Downing Street warned the plans would inflict pain on passengers and cause disruption and said it was determined to make railways more efficient.