Thousands of railway workers have walked out on strike, leaving a fifth of services running and half of lines closed. It’s the sixth bout of such industrial action this year as members of the RMT, TSSA and Unite unions working for Network Rail and 14 rail operators take to the picket lines in a dispute over pay and working conditions. There's also another Tube strike on Friday, followed by more rail industrial action on Saturday, Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall has the latest on what the future holds for the capital's commuters and if there’s political will to reach a compromise.

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