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  

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 Rail passengers face fresh travel chaos on Friday because of another strike by drivers in the long-running dispute over pay, which will cripple services across the country. Aslef said Friday’s strike will force companies to cancel services across the country and the ban on overtime will “seriously disrupt” the network as the union maintains that none of the train companies employs enough drivers to provide a proper service without drivers working on their days off. “This shows how the contempt in which the companies, and the Government, hold passengers and staff and public transport in Britain.” A spokesperson for the Rail Delivery Group said: “Further strike action by the Aslef leadership is unnecessary and will cause more disruption to passengers looking to enjoy the end of the summer holidays. “We urge the Aslef leadership to acknowledge the substantial financial challenges facing the rail industry and work with us to achieve a more dependable and robust railway system for the future.” A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “After taxpayers supported rail workers throughout the pandemic, it’s frustrating to see both Aslef and RMT coordinate their strikes with the aim of causing as much disruption as possible on the last weekend of the summer holidays.

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‘No way to run a railway’: How the Sunday blues have depressed Britain’s wear train passengers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Independent  

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RMT to call strike ‘if needs be’ over proposed cuts to rail ticket office hours
4 weeks, 1 day ago

RMT to call strike ‘if needs be’ over proposed cuts to rail ticket office hours

The Independent  

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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 …

Rail strikes chaos brings Britain's creaking train lines to a halt - with commuters battling rush-hour travel hell as militant union stages fresh wave of walkouts amid pay row
8 months ago

Rail strikes chaos brings Britain's creaking train lines to a halt - with commuters battling rush-hour travel hell as militant union stages fresh wave of walkouts amid pay row

Daily Mail  

Commuters are facing rush-hour travel hell today as rail services on some of the busiest commuter routes in the country will be hit by fresh strikes in long-running pay dispute. Greater Anglia Most routes will have no service on Tuesday, but there will be a reduced service on a small number of key routes into London for fewer hours of …

Train strikes: Drivers across rail companies to stage fresh strikes in May, Aslef announces
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Train strikes: Drivers across rail companies to stage fresh strikes in May, Aslef announces

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 Fresh travel disruption will impact rail passengers in May as train drivers at rail companies across …

Train passengers warned of fresh travel chaos as drivers strike again
9 months, 1 week ago

Train passengers warned of fresh travel chaos as drivers strike again

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. Members of Aslef at 16 train operators will stage three one-day strikes across different train operating companies between April 5-8 …

Local transport in much of Germany hit by strikes in a dispute over working conditions
10 months, 1 week ago

Local transport in much of Germany hit by strikes in a dispute over working conditions

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Local buses, subway trains and trams ground to a halt in much of Germany on Friday, at the peak of a week of walkouts by employees demanding better working conditions. The union is being backed by the Fridays for Future climate activist group, which called on supporters to take to the streets for “good work and climate-friendly mobility.” …

Train drivers at five operators vote to continue strike action for six months
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Train drivers at five operators vote to continue strike action for six months

The Independent  

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LNER train drivers to strike for five days in pay dispute
11 months, 3 weeks ago

LNER train drivers to strike for five days in pay dispute

The Independent  

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January and February rail strikes: Nationwide train disruption on its way as Aslef plan weeks of walk-outs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

January and February rail strikes: Nationwide train disruption on its way as Aslef plan weeks of walk-outs

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 Nationwide rail strikes have entered their third year, with a series of “rolling” walk-outs planned to …

Fresh wave of train strikes: More travel chaos expected as union Aslef announce workers will walk out from the end of January and enforce an overtime ban in long-running pay row
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh wave of train strikes: More travel chaos expected as union Aslef announce workers will walk out from the end of January and enforce an overtime ban in long-running pay row

Daily Mail  

Britain's rail network will be crippled by strikes once again later this month after train drivers announced they would stage a series of fresh strikes and an overtime ban. 'No trains' signs at the closed Kettering station during an Aslef strike on December 2, 2023 An almost empty concourse at London Euston during an Aslef strike on October 4 last …

3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany
11 months, 4 weeks ago

3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A union representing many of Germany’s train drivers started a nearly three-day strike early Wednesday in a rancorous dispute with the country’s state-owned main railway operator over working hours and pay. “The strike by the train drivers’ union GDL has had a massive impact on train services in Germany,” said Deutsche Bahn spokeswoman Anja Broeker. “We regret the …

Train strikes to wreck weekend: Travel chaos set for thousands TODAY as East Midlands Railway cancels ALL services and LNER runs reduced timetable... before walkouts at six rail firms tomorrow
1 year, 1 month ago

Train strikes to wreck weekend: Travel chaos set for thousands TODAY as East Midlands Railway cancels ALL services and LNER runs reduced timetable... before walkouts at six rail firms tomorrow

Daily Mail  

The first action in a week of crippling rail strikes is kicking off today on major routes in England - with industrial action at two operators set to cause chaos for thousands of travellers on Saturday before walkouts at six more tomorrow. Members of train driver union Aslef at East Midlands Railway and LNER will walk out on Saturday in …

Misery for train passengers as nine days of industrial action begins
1 year, 1 month ago

Misery for train passengers as nine days of industrial action begins

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. Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said: “We have, in the past, called everyone out on the same day; by …

Rail strikes: RMT members vote to accept pay deal – but Aslef drivers still set for walk out
1 year, 1 month ago

Rail strikes: RMT members vote to accept pay deal – but Aslef drivers still set for 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. Read our privacy policy Members of the RMT, the UK’s biggest rail union, have voted overwhelmingly to back a settlement …

Rail passengers warned of disruption because of fresh strikes
1 year, 1 month ago

Rail passengers warned of disruption because of fresh strikes

The Independent  

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Train drivers plan rolling one-day strikes across rail companies in December
1 year, 1 month ago

Train drivers plan rolling one-day strikes across rail companies in December

The Independent  

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Train strikes: Full list of dates in December 2023 and rail lines affected
1 year, 2 months ago

Train strikes: Full list of dates in December 2023 and rail lines affected

Sky News  

ASLEF's train drivers are to stage several strikes and overtime bans in December in their long-running dispute over pay. ASLEF says the new walkouts will "ratchet up the pressure" on train companies and the government to give train drivers their first pay rise in more than four years. Image: ASLEF general secretary Mick Whelan on a picket line at Euston …

Are there train strikes this week? Everything you need to know about October rail industrial action
1 year, 3 months ago

Are there train strikes this week? Everything you need to know about October 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. Read our privacy policy The train drivers’ union, Aslef, has embarked on the latest round of industrial action in its …

Train drivers’ strike to coincide with Tory annual conference
1 year, 3 months ago

Train drivers’ strike to coincide with Tory annual conference

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. Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said: “While we …

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: …

Rail strikes to cripple train services on Friday
1 year, 4 months ago

Rail strikes to cripple train services on Friday

The Independent  

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Revellers heading to Notting Hill Carnival and festivals to be hit by strike
1 year, 4 months ago

Revellers heading to Notting Hill Carnival and festivals to be hit by 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. RMT members remain committed to winning a pay rise, securing their future employment and …

Revellers heading to Notting Hill Carnival and festivals to be hit by strike
1 year, 4 months ago

Revellers heading to Notting Hill Carnival and festivals to be hit by 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. RMT members remain committed to winning a pay rise, securing their future employment and …

Aslef union train drivers to strike again over pay
1 year, 4 months ago

Aslef union train drivers to strike again over pay

The Independent  

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Government accused of preventing settlement as RMT members strike
1 year, 5 months ago

Government accused of preventing settlement as RMT members strike

The Independent  

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More rail disruption as union announces new August overtime ban for train drivers
1 year, 5 months ago

More rail disruption as union announces new August overtime ban for train drivers

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 Passengers are being warned of further disruption to train travel after the train drivers’ union announced …

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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Rail passengers warned of fresh industrial action
1 year, 5 months ago

Rail passengers warned of fresh industrial action

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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Who is on strike and what is the rail dispute about?
1 year, 11 months ago

Who is on strike and what is the rail dispute about?

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Cross-border train services ‘extremely limited’ due to strike by drivers
2 years ago

Cross-border train services ‘extremely limited’ due to strike by drivers

The Independent  

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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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Government seeking to ‘destroy the railway’ says train drivers’ union boss
2 years ago

Government seeking to ‘destroy the railway’ says train drivers’ union boss

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 latest strike by train drivers begins, the leader of their trade union, Aslef, has …

Train drivers’ strike will cripple services as union leaders warn of escalation
2 years ago

Train drivers’ strike will cripple services as union leaders warn of escalation

The Independent  

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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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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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Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail
2 years ago

Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail

The Independent  

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Travellers primed for disruption as latest wave of strikes begins
2 years ago

Travellers primed for disruption as latest wave of strikes begins

The Independent  

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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  

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