ScotRail services are severely limited as Network Rail workers stage another walkout this weekend.
The RMT members at Network Rail walked out on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as part of a long running UK-wide dispute over pay with the track operator.
Colin Wilkinson, managing director for the Scottish Licensed Trade Association , said the strikes were having a "major impact" on businesses in the last weekend before Christmas and beyond.Hospitality firms have raised fears about a lack of business over the festive period Mr Wilkinson added: "It's not only for nights out that we're seeing increases in cancellations for, it's short-stay vacations, family gatherings, particularly because of rail travel concerns."
Dave Moxham, deputy general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress , said rail workers did not want to be on picket lines in freezing conditions, but had been forced into action in pursuit of better pay and conditions.
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