Rail strikes have put young people in Sussex over £450 out of pocket so far, study reveals

By Matt Pole
Published 18th Mar 2023, 10:49 BST
Updated 18th Mar 2023, 10:50 BST
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As the train strikes start again from March 16, a lot of disruption is going to be felt across the country this week.

A number of people will be affected by these strikes, including students. With this in mind, parking experts at YourParkingSpace have uncovered the true cost of the train strikes for students.

Since the start of the train strikes in 2022, there have been a total of 33 days of disruptions across the country due to train strikes.

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According to one source, commuting is the most popular reason for using the rail network, with 49% of passengers using it to get to school or work.

Since the start of the train strikes in 2022, there have been a total of 33 days of disruptions across the country due to train strikes. Picture by UnsplashSince the start of the train strikes in 2022, there have been a total of 33 days of disruptions across the country due to train strikes. Picture by Unsplash
Since the start of the train strikes in 2022, there have been a total of 33 days of disruptions across the country due to train strikes. Picture by Unsplash

With trains out of use, and bus services inevitably extremely busy, driving may be the only option for students looking to get to their lectures.

According to a data study by YourParkingSpace, this has come at a huge cost for students.

Findings estimate that students in Sussex will have spent £474.54 more on parking since the start of the train strikes.

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