Pubs and cafes feel effects as rail strikes steam ahead - but workers support action

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Pubs and cafes feel effects as rail strikes steam ahead - but workers support action
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'But we do stand in support of the strikes. It's part of a bigger issue. Inflation is at an all time high since the 1970s. Everyone should be getting a pay rise, including the train workers.'

Ellie Cassidy, owner of The Bulls Head, said she noticed a drop in trade

Passengers and business owners said the strikes had proved disruptive and difficult in terms of impacting trade, however they were supportive of the action being taken by rail workers.One passenger, Ian Brown, had his travel plans disrupted. The digital marketer, whose firm searchandsubmit.com supports legal rights charities, was arranging to travel to Watford and back for a work meeting.

She said:"It was similar to the last time there were strikes on. We do get some people come up from the bus station or if they live close by, but it's definitely half of what we would usually see.

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