Rail strike: Which trains are running during Saturday walkout?
2 years, 3 months ago

Rail strike: Which trains are running during Saturday walkout?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They are: Avanti West Coast c2c Chiltern Railways CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Greater Anglia Great Western Railway GTR LNER Northern Southeastern South Western Railway TransPennine Express West Midlands Trains London Overground train drivers are also walking out. East Midlands Railway will run hourly trains in each direction from London to Sheffield via Derby, Nottingham via Leicester and Corby via Luton airport. The Rail Delivery Group, representing train operators, says: “With trains starting later and finishing much earlier than usual, passengers are asked to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary. Those who must travel should expect disruption, plan ahead and check when their last train will depart.” Eurostar’s international trains from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam will also be affected.

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‘No way to run a railway’: How the Sunday blues have depressed Britain’s wear train passengers
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘No way to run a railway’: How the Sunday blues have depressed Britain’s wear train passengers

The Independent  

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Rail strike will hit Wednesday commuters, international trains
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rail strike will hit Wednesday commuters, international trains

Dutch News  

There will be no trains in Noord-Holland and parts of Flevoland and Utrecht from 6 am to at least 9 am on Wednesday morning because of strike action by ProRail staff. Although the strike will end at 9 am, it will take some time for normal services to resume, railway company NS said. The strike will also lead to fewer …

May rail strikes: How is the latest train drivers’ walk-out affecting passengers?
8 months ago

May rail strikes: How is the latest train drivers’ walk-out affecting passengers?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They are: Intercity operators: Avanti West Coast CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway LNER TransPennine Express Southeast England commuter …

Train strikes 2024: Full list of April dates when walkouts will affect national rail services and the lines that are running
9 months ago

Train strikes 2024: Full list of April dates when walkouts will affect national rail services and the lines that are running

Daily Mail  

Overtime bans are currently in operation from Monday April 8 to Tuesday April 9 Rail passengers face further disruption to their journeys amid a long-running row over drivers' pay and conditions. As revised timetables have been drawn up and passengers are being advised to check before they travel, see our full list below of how rail strikes may affect your …

More train strikes announced for March on LNER and Northern services as Aslef drivers walk out
10 months, 3 weeks ago

More train strikes announced for March on LNER and Northern services as Aslef drivers walk out

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Independent understands that the union is unhappy with what it sees as LNER’s routine use of managers to drive …

Train strikes to continue until August 2024 as Aslef railway drivers vote to continue walkouts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Train strikes to continue until August 2024 as Aslef railway drivers vote to continue walkouts

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Train drivers at five rail operators have voted to continue taking strike action for six months …

Train strikes today: Everything you need to know about rail disruption
1 year, 1 month ago

Train strikes today: Everything you need to know about rail disruption

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They are: Intercity operators: Avanti West Coast CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway LNER TransPennine Express London commuter operators: …

More misery for rail passengers as RMT stages 24-hour walkout
1 year, 4 months ago

More misery for rail passengers as RMT stages 24-hour walkout

The Independent  

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Rail passengers face further travel chaos over weekend
1 year, 4 months ago

Rail passengers face further travel chaos over weekend

The Independent  

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Are there train strikes today? Everything you need to know about September rail industrial action
1 year, 4 months ago

Are there train strikes today? Everything you need to know about September rail industrial action

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On the RMT strike day, the basic pattern to and from London Euston will be one train each hour to/from: …

Drivers’ strike set to cripple rail services across the country
1 year, 4 months ago

Drivers’ strike set to cripple rail services across the country

The Independent  

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Summer holiday getaway begins with fresh national rail strike
1 year, 5 months ago

Summer holiday getaway begins with fresh national rail strike

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The busiest summer holiday getaway since 2019 is under way – but families hoping to travel …

Passengers face fresh travel disruption amid strike by thousands of rail workers
1 year, 5 months ago

Passengers face fresh travel disruption amid strike by thousands of rail workers

The Independent  

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Is there a train strike today: Key dates for June 2023 and all you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

Is there a train strike today: Key dates for June 2023 and all you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They include the leading intercity operators: Avanti West Coast CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway LNER TransPennine Express The …

Strike by train drivers causes travel disruption for rail passengers
1 year, 7 months ago

Strike by train drivers causes travel disruption for rail passengers

The Independent  

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Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row
1 year, 9 months ago

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

The Independent  

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How many trains run on rail strike days?
1 year, 10 months ago

How many trains run on rail strike days?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. CrossCountry, which links Scotland, northern and southern England and South Wales through its Birmingham New Street hub, ran 32 per …

February rail strikes: Are trains running today? Everything you need to know as unions walk out
1 year, 11 months ago

February rail strikes: Are trains running today? Everything you need to know as unions walk out

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The proposal is not and could not ever be acceptable.” The Rail Delivery Group, representing train operators, says: “The rail …

Fresh travel misery for rail passengers as train drivers strike again
1 year, 11 months ago

Fresh travel misery for rail passengers as train drivers strike again

The Independent  

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RMT train drivers to join strike action next month
1 year, 11 months ago

RMT train drivers to join strike action next month

The Independent  

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How strikes will bring Britain to a standstill on February 1
1 year, 11 months ago

How strikes will bring Britain to a standstill on February 1

The Telegraph  

The biggest strike disruption so far is set to hit on Feb 1 after train drivers announced a walkout on the same day as teachers and civil servants. Bosses at the Trades Union Congress earmarked the date for coordinated national action to demonstrate their anger at the Government’s plans to introduce minimum service levels across key public sectors in a …

Rail strikes over (for now): what happens next?
1 year, 11 months ago

Rail strikes over (for now): what happens next?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Network Rail made a “last and final” offer to the RMT late last year of 5 per cent for in …

January train strikes days: Will my train run during the national walkouts?
2 years ago

January train strikes days: Will my train run during the national walkouts?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Great Western Railway GWR will run hourly trains to and from London Paddington on its key lines to Cardiff and …

Britain’s rail network decimated as third consecutive train strike day of week begins
2 years ago

Britain’s rail network decimated as third consecutive train strike day of week begins

The Independent  

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Train strikes today: What are the RMT’s demands compared with Network Rail’s current offer?
2 years ago

Train strikes today: What are the RMT’s demands compared with Network Rail’s current offer?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. RMT announced on 12 December that 63.6 per cent of members rejected the most recent pay offer from Network Rail. …

Train strike latest: Commuters' joy as rail strikes force millions to WFH on first day back
2 years ago

Train strike latest: Commuters' joy as rail strikes force millions to WFH on first day back

Daily Mail  

Britain's cities look like they are in lockdown today after striking rail workers were accused of 'exploiting' the chance to walk out on the first day back at work for millions after the Christmas break in another hammer blow to the economy and businesses. Today was meant to be the first day back in the office for millions, but the …

Unions warned a generation of passengers will be put off the railways FOREVER by train strikes
2 years ago

Unions warned a generation of passengers will be put off the railways FOREVER by train strikes

Daily Mail  

A generation of passengers will be put off the railways forever by persistent train strike, unions have been warned, as they prepare for another five-day walkout. A generation of passengers will be put off the railways forever by persistent train strike, unions have been warned, as they prepare for another five-day walkout The journeys of millions of people will be …

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year
2 years ago

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

The Independent  

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Is there a train strike today? Every date in December 2022
2 years ago

Is there a train strike today? Every date in December 2022

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. What’s more, the ASLEF union of train drivers has since announced that its members will also strike over pay on …

Border Force staff, driving instructors and rail workers walk out on strike
2 years ago

Border Force staff, driving instructors and rail workers walk out on strike

The Independent  

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’All I want to do is get on my train, drink my Thatchers and be happy’ – rail chaos fury
2 years ago

’All I want to do is get on my train, drink my Thatchers and be happy’ – rail chaos fury

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’ve been here since 7am,” said Tom Davies, who was hoping to get home to Swansea in time to work …

Rail union confirms strikes at three train operators after Christmas
2 years ago

Rail union confirms strikes at three train operators after Christmas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rail union has confirmed …

Railway to be crippled for a week in January as union stages fresh strike
2 years ago

Railway to be crippled for a week in January as union stages fresh strike

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The companies affected by the Aslef strike are Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, …

Rail services to be crippled for a week as train drivers announce fresh strike
2 years ago

Rail services to be crippled for a week as train drivers announce fresh strike

The Independent  

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Train strike announced by rail drivers after New Year
2 years ago

Train strike announced by rail drivers after New Year

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fresh rail strike has been announced by train drivers at 15 companies several days after …

Rail passengers hit by disruption on last weekend before Christmas
2 years ago

Rail passengers hit by disruption on last weekend before Christmas

The Independent  

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Railway workers continue with 48-hour strike over pay and conditions
2 years ago

Railway workers continue with 48-hour strike over pay and conditions

The Independent  

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Rail workers walk off job to start month of UK strikes
2 years ago

Rail workers walk off job to start month of UK strikes

Associated Press  

LONDON — Railroad workers across England walked off the job Tuesday, disrupting trains throughout the U.K. and starting what is expected to be a month of strikes by public service workers demanding higher pay as soaring inflation erodes living standards. The strikes come after unions rejected the latest offer on pay and working conditions from Network Rail, which runs the …

Train strikes: month of chaos begins as rail staff walk out on first 48-hour strike
2 years ago

Train strikes: month of chaos begins as rail staff walk out on first 48-hour strike

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Due to industrial action, there will be significantly reduced train services across the railway from Tuesday 13 December until Sunday …

RMT members reject Network Rail pay offer on eve of national train strike
2 years ago

RMT members reject Network Rail pay offer on eve of national train strike

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the first cancellations ahead of the next round of national train strikes take effect, Network …

Passengers face more and more disruption without settlement, rail union warns
2 years, 1 month ago

Passengers face more and more disruption without settlement, rail union warns

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Leach told BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme: “Let’s hope that the …

Rail strikes could continue for six months as wage talks drag on
2 years, 1 month ago

Rail strikes could continue for six months as wage talks drag on

The Telegraph  

Rail union leaders have received a mandate to continue a campaign of strike action for another six months as talks over pay rises and working conditions drag on. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union said that more than nine in 10 members backed further walkouts across Network Rail, the owner of tracks and stations, as well as 14 train …

Rail passengers face severe disruption despite strikes being called off
2 years, 2 months ago

Rail passengers face severe disruption despite strikes being called off

The Independent  

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Travellers still face rail disruption despite strikes being called off
2 years, 2 months ago

Travellers still face rail disruption despite strikes being called off

The Independent  

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Fresh travel misery for rail passengers
2 years, 3 months ago

Fresh travel misery for rail passengers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The union’s London officer, Finn Brennan, said: “The management’s …

Passengers facing more travel chaos as rail workers again take industrial action
2 years, 3 months ago

Passengers facing more travel chaos as rail workers again take industrial action

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While some rail companies are not involved in the strike, services are likely to …

Worst rail disruption of year as train workers walk out in pay dispute
2 years, 3 months ago

Worst rail disruption of year as train workers walk out in pay dispute

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The companies with whom we are in dispute have not offered us a penny, and we think it is outrageous …

Passengers hit by rail strike face car hire bills soaring above £350 as 50,000 workers walk out
2 years, 3 months ago

Passengers hit by rail strike face car hire bills soaring above £350 as 50,000 workers walk out

Daily Mail  

Passengers were met with travel woe on Britain's rail networks today as unions kickstarted the biggest rail strike in decades during one of the busiest sporting weekends of the year, with 50,000 train workers walking out across the country. Those wishing to travel on Saturday faced a vastly reduced service, even from major stations such as London's Kings Cross Kings …

Travel chaos fears as strikes to close 89 per cent of train network on weekend of London marathon
2 years, 3 months ago

Travel chaos fears as strikes to close 89 per cent of train network on weekend of London marathon

Daily Mail  

London marathon will impacted as 11 per cent of train network will be operating Strikes by several unions on October 1 will cause travel chaos and disrupt events There are fears rail strikes on October 1, which will close 89 per cent of the train network, will cause travel chaos for tens of thousands of people trying to attend the …

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