CLEAN : Leeds Railway Station nearly empty as UK is hit by major rail strike

The transcript discusses the ongoing dispute involving a trade union and the government's lack of involvement, particularly focusing on Grant Shapps. It highlights the current state of railway patronage, which is at 90% of pre-COVID levels, and the union's goals for a successful railway and better terms for its members. The speaker suggests alternative strike methods, like the Dutch deal, to impact management financially. The transcript also touches on the public's mixed reactions to the strikes, especially during summer, and the speaker's evolving sympathy towards the situation.

What are the potential impacts of the strikes on the general public according to the speaker?

How does the speaker's sympathy for the strikers change over time?