Exactly
The no strike clause is a matter for the operator, not the contract.
Contract is simple, provide the following basic service e.g.
2 train per hour peak, 1 per hour off peak to a clock face pattern
N capacity provided
If number standing exceeds 50% of seats, extra trains, longer trains
Punctuality ....
Refunds for target failures
Staffing levels and hours
etc
If the service is not provided for any reason bar the acceptable extremes of flooding, terrorism etc penalties apply. Obviously the company will have a agreement with IE infrastructure who will get stung for delays due to track, and with the rolling stock maintainer and so on
While this does nothing to ensure strikes don't happen it ensures the consumer is protected, that any party guilty of not providing there part will be hit hard which is motivation enough to ensure things run smoothly
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