Rail passengers have been warned to expect “significant disruption to services” next week.

Network Rail staff, who are responsible for train lines and infrastructure across the UK, are set to walk out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

In response to the strike action, ScotRail announced it intends to operate services on just five of its routes between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

David Simpson, ScotRail’s service delivery director, said travellers should “seek alternative means of transport and to only travel if they really need to”.

The Glasgow Times took to the streets today to ask people what they think about another week of reduced timetables and cancelled services.

Read on to find out what they had to say about Scotland's railway services:

Glasgow Times:

Sylvia Stern, 45, Hyndland

She said: "My kids have bus passes but I don’t. I have a train pass.

"The trains that I take to work have all been cancelled so I’ve been late for work for almost a month now.

"Then I have to make up that extra time and somehow get [to school to pick up my kids].

"It’s a logistical nightmare but we’ll just have to deal with it.

"I’m not sure why they’re striking. I’m sure it’s for a good reason but it’s a total pain in the butt."

Glasgow Times:

Wayne Smith, 36, Crookston

He said: “I don’t use the train particularly often but I’m all behind the strikes.

“I’ve always been union orientated and I’m there for the members.

“I 100% believe that they should be striking for whatever amount they need to be keeping up with the cost of living.

“I think people really need to understand the safety that the drivers need.”

Glasgow Times:

John Ferguson, 55, Ayrshire

He said: “I used to use the train but it’s far too expensive now at peak times and got rid of my car to try and reduce carbon emissions. I use the Stagecoach bus to get to Glasgow now.

“It’s a hard situation because hybrid working means that people are working at home rather than using the train.

“I think what ScotRail need to do is try and take the prices down to encourage more people to use the trains.

“I won’t comment on the amount the workers are asking for.

“It’s all about money ultimately.”

Glasgow Times:

Marie Gardener, 64, and Karen Gardener, 31, Cumbernauld

Karen said: “It’s summer so I’m not at uni just now but it would affect me if I was.

"There’s only one train from Cumbernauld anyway and if they’re cutting the services even more then I wouldn’t be able to get to lectures.

“I would have to drive to Croy and get the train.

“It puts me out.

“Lucky for me I can get the bus or use my car, but I know people who stay out Stewarton way and they have no choice but to get the train."

Marie added: “I don’t agree with what they’re asking for.

“I know people have to live and all of the rest of it but when you think about NHS workers, they make a pittance.

“The amount of money that train drivers make and they’re still striking, they need to consider people who are on a lesser wage.”

Glasgow Times:

William Jones, 55, Dumfries

He said: “I have to use the train often to travel through Glasgow for work offshore.

“Next week if there’s more disruption I’ll have to consider other modes of transport.

“I’m not very happy that they’ve said you should only use the train if you have to.

“It’s taking away from my time at home and it’s now costing me money.

“I have to leave so early in the morning to get to my work.

“You could ask why I don’t drive instead but the money it costs to park is an absolute nightmare.

“I’m only one example. I know there are people who work in offices every day and I don’t know how they’re dealing with it.

“I understand unions, I’m a union member myself, but they just need to get it done.

“They’re not asking for a fortune. They’re just asking to get paid what they’re worth.”