The action, which does not involve ScotRail, is part of a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
Avanti West Coast's managing director stepped down amid the backlash over timetable cuts
The strike does not involve ScotRail and the operator said its weekend timetable will operate as normal.CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and LNER have all reported disruption on services between Scotland and England and a reduced timetable.Services are also being impacted because of a ban on overtime by train drivers in the Aslef union.
"Particularly, vulnerable people and disabled people who actually want help and support when using Scotland's trains and train services south of the border."RMT general secretary Mick Lynch joined a picket line in Newcastle on Saturday He added: "We've been on strike for over a year, this campaign's probably been running for two years.
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