Fans travelling to see the Hornets play Swansea City today could be heavily affected by train strikes as all rail services have been called off.

Trains have been suspended on London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway as members of union Aslef and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) have walked out in the dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions.

The action coincides with Watford’s home game against Swansea City this evening, which will kick off at 7.45pm.

Watford Observer: A sign up during the strike today. Credit: Sarah Clarke / Watford Camera ClubA sign up during the strike today. Credit: Sarah Clarke / Watford Camera Club (Image: Sarah Clarke / Watford Camera Club)

Watford supporters coming from outside the town, or any Swansea fans are advised to look for alternative transport methods to Vicarage Road.

The strikes are a continuation of the action seen on Saturday (October 1), which involved 12 rail companies.

Aslef says that drivers have not had a pay increase since 2019 and they require a salary that “keeps pace” with the cost of living.

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A statement reads: "Aslef reps have consistently come to the table to negotiate in good faith but employers are unable make a realistic pay offer due to restrictions in contracts they signed with the Department for Transport."

The London Northwestern Railway has warned that morning services on Thursday (October 6) may be affected due to the displacement of trains.

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