the United Kingdom's (UK) National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) gave the go-ahead on Tuesday to the country's biggest rail strikes in 30 years that are expected to cause massive disruptions to
The union staged three one-day strikes last month that stopped services across much of the country. More strikes are planned for Saturday, when train drivers are set to walk out, and on three days in August. It's turning out to be a summer of travel disruption, in Britain and around th...
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The UK Government has directed rail companies to decrease spending by 10%, and the Treasury has directed that rail subsidies should be cut.
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Kate Nicholls, chief executive of industry body UKHospitality, said the walkout would cost restaurants, cafes and bars much-needed business. “Fragile consumer confidence will take a further hit, thousands of people able and willing to spend money in hospitality venues across the country will ...
Five days of nationwide rail strikes have reportedly started in the UK, halting much of the country's rail system and leaving passengers on urban and intercity networks with only a skeletal service. Given that just 20% of trains were anticipated to run and that the regular operating hours ...
Thursday 9 November 2023 08:12, UK Rail strikes This is a modal window. undefined OK Close Modal Dialog The RMT has confirmed it has reached a deal with train operators that could bring their long-running dispute to an end.Why you can trust Sky News ...
The general strike has been described as the most disruptive wave of rail strikes in more than 30 years. It is understood that the rail sector is not the only sector in the UK currently facing strike action, with the Unison, Unite and GMB unions announcing on June 30 that ambulance staff...
Strikes by Avanti train managers are set to be repeated every Sunday until late May, with many walkouts scheduled to clash with planned engineering works.