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

Rail passengers hit by disruption on last weekend before Christmas

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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 dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, but is having a major impact on the train operator’s ability to provide services as the RMT industrial action involves Network Rail staff in Scotland. He said: “It’s better we are talking than not, so the rail minister convened a meeting on Thursday with the RMT representatives along Network Rail and the train operators. “But what he did, having heard that as the facilitator, as they describe themselves, and the people that ultimately own the purse strings, is he invited us and requested that we get together and hold further talks going forward and we’ll do that in the next period if the companies want to get engaged in it.” Andrew Haines, Network Rail chief executive, said the RMT has “deliberately chosen to try and ruin Christmas for millions of passengers and businesses”. He said: “In talks over the months we have sought to address all the RMT’s concerns by putting a decent pay rise on the table, guaranteeing a job for anyone that wants one, significantly raising base salaries for the lowest paid and offering a new, huge rail travel discount scheme for members and their families.

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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

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Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

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UK rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute
1 month ago

UK rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute

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Rail misery on three key intercity lines over bank holiday weekend in England and Wales
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rail misery on three key intercity lines over bank holiday weekend in England and Wales

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Workers on ScotRail to strike in dispute over role of guards
8 months ago

Workers on ScotRail to strike in dispute over role of guards

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Train users face disruption as ProRail plans in 400 projects
10 months ago

Train users face disruption as ProRail plans in 400 projects

Dutch News  

Railway operating company ProRail is warning passengers that they face “inevitable inconvenience” traveling by train in 2024 as some 400 maintenance and other projects take place. “Our railway system mainly dates from just after World War II and needs major maintenance every 40 years,” says chief executive John Voppen. At the same time, we want to expand the network for …

Train users face disruption as ProRail plans in 400 projects
10 months ago

Train users face disruption as ProRail plans in 400 projects

Dutch News  

Railway operating company ProRail is warning passengers that they face “inevitable inconvenience” traveling by train in 2024 as some 400 maintenance and other projects take place. “Our railway system mainly dates from just after World War II and needs major maintenance every 40 years,” says chief executive John Voppen. At the same time, we want to expand the network for …

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

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

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

Rail passengers warned of disruption because of fresh strikes

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ScotRail says ‘full service’ will run from major station following disruption
1 year, 2 months ago

ScotRail says ‘full service’ will run from major station following disruption

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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

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Hundreds left stranded after Avanti train cancelled mid-journey
1 year, 3 months ago

Hundreds left stranded after Avanti train cancelled mid-journey

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What can break the rail strikes deadlock with RMT after 15 months?
1 year, 3 months ago

What can break the rail strikes deadlock with RMT after 15 months?

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Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain
1 year, 3 months ago

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain

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ScotRail to bring in off-peak tickets around the clock in six-month trial
1 year, 3 months ago

ScotRail to bring in off-peak tickets around the clock in six-month trial

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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

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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

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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  

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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

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

Rail strikes to cripple train services on Friday

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Saturday strikes announced in CrossCountry rail dispute
1 year, 4 months ago

Saturday strikes announced in CrossCountry rail dispute

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Holiday nightmare as Dover chaos and rail strikes add to delays
1 year, 5 months ago

Holiday nightmare as Dover chaos and rail strikes add to delays

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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

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Rail bosses spend £10,000 a week on flights – because it’s cheaper than trains
1 year, 5 months ago

Rail bosses spend £10,000 a week on flights – because it’s cheaper than trains

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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

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Ferry queues and rail strikes hit start of summer holidays
1 year, 5 months ago

Ferry queues and rail strikes hit start of summer holidays

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Trains between Scotland and England disrupted by RMT strike
1 year, 5 months ago

Trains between Scotland and England disrupted by RMT strike

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The great summer getaway: Rail chaos, soaring air fares and long delays on motorways to impact holidays
1 year, 5 months ago

The great summer getaway: Rail chaos, soaring air fares and long delays on motorways to impact holidays

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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

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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

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

Rail passengers warned of fresh industrial action

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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

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Rail strikes could be over as RMT union ‘considers’ improved offer from train firms
1 year, 8 months ago

Rail strikes could be over as RMT union ‘considers’ improved offer from train firms

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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

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RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’
1 year, 9 months ago

RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’

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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  

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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

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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

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Rail strikes: ‘We’re further away than when we started,’ says Aslef union boss of negotiations
1 year, 11 months ago

Rail strikes: ‘We’re further away than when we started,’ says Aslef union boss of negotiations

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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

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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  

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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  

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Train strike news latest: Nearly half of public oppose rail strikes
2 years ago

Train strike news latest: Nearly half of public oppose rail strikes

Daily Mail  

Public support for the rail strikes crippling Britain again this week is tanking with almost half of all Britons now opposed after eight months of disruption. Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on the picket line outside London Euston train station today Empty tracks and platforms at Marylebone Station this morning as members of the …

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

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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

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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

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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

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