'This really could be the end for us': Fears Christmas rail strikes will 'devastate' Greater Manchester bars and restaurants

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Bars and restaurant owners across Greater Manchester have spoken of their fears that they 'may not survive' this Christmas if rail strikes go ahead again.

It was announced yesterday that rail workers have agreed to keep striking for the next six months due to ongoing disagreements regarding pay and working conditions.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said that nearly 90 per cent of around 20,000 members across 14 rail companies voted to continue industrial action - with the RMT warning that more strikes could take place unless the dispute is sorted out.

It would mark 18 months of continious rail strike action. But the news has struck fear into the country’s hospitality industry as they worry the strikes could replicate the disruption caused by the strikes last Christmas, which led to a number of cancellations and party bookings - with Sacha Lord leading the frustrations. READ MORE: Fans say Liam Gallagher ticket prices take the p*** as extra dates added due to huge demand READ MORE: Starbucks investigating claims staff told deaf customer at Manchester store they 'sounded drunk' Manchester’s Night Time Economy advisor posted on X: “Yesterday, the RMT voted yes to more train disruption.