1.   A rail strike would cause enormous public inconvenience.

2.   Commuters face long delays as a result of the rail strikes.

3.   Read in studio Thousands of commuters once again Decided to stay at home rather than try to beat the rail strike.

4.   The rail strike has resulted in major delays on roads across the country.

5.   The rail strikes are making life increasingly difficult for people who have to travel into London every day.

6.   The roads were a nightmare as commuters were hit by a rail strike.

7.   Thousands of commuters once again decided to stay at home rather than try to beat the rail strike.

8.   Because rail strikes are so disruptive to the economy, the president and Congress often block them before they begin.

9.   Because rail strikes are so disruptive, the president and Congress often block them before they begin.

10.   A national rail strike in Canada started to affect auto makers and other industries dependent on rail shipments.