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Mick Lynch: Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in dealing with rail strike

The RMT union leader said the Government’s failure to act was astonishing given that fresh strikes are due to start in a fortnight.

The Independent UK

Rail union alleges 'selective lockout' of Pacific National train drivers as Fair Work Commission unable to bring parties to an agreement

Few coal trains to run from tomorrow unless Pacific National and rail union reach agreement

Newcastle Herald

Number of Interrail tickets sold hits record high this year as train travel surges in popularity

Twice as many tickets were sold this year as in 2019

The Independent UK

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Rail passengers in Britain face disruption despite strike cancellation

Move came too late to reinstate services on Saturday, and they will remain ‘extremely limited’

The Guardian - UK

Fury as Northern Powerhouse Rail plan looks likely to be downsized again

‘There wasn’t really much point in going and blasting new tunnels through the Pennines,’ says Grant Shapps

The Independent UK

Rail passengers warned of 'significantly reduced' timetable due to strike action

RAIL passengers faced fresh travel misery on Saturday because of a strike which hit services on some of the busiest routes in the country.

The National (Scotland)

RMT announces three days of strikes after Network Rail 'U-turns' on pay offer

Network Rail bosses reneged on their promises of an improved pay offer and sought to impose job cuts, more unsocial hours and changes to rosters, Rail union RMT claims

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More than half of London-Edinburgh travellers now going by train instead of plane

New low-cost trains have helped travellers switch from domestic flights to rail travel

The Independent UK

Rail unions say government plans to limit strikes will ‘enrage’ members

Kwasi Kwarteng announces moves that oblige unions to ensure trains run ahead of sustained industrial action

The Guardian - UK

'Effective standstill': Railway workers to walk out in fresh strike action

RAIL union RMT has announced that railway workers will walkout across the country on October 8 in the ongoing fight over jobs, pay and working…

The National (Scotland)

New train strike announced for next month as 40,000 rail workers to walk out

Three walkouts now planned for 1, 5 and 8 of October

The Independent UK

Railroads and unions reach deal to avert devastating strike, keeping America's trains and the economy on track – for now

Most Americans may not appreciate the central role that private railroads play in supporting the U.S. economy and their everyday lives. Recent fears of a railroad strike may have changed that.

The Conversation

Staff shortage and heavy rain blight weekend train journeys

The National Rail Awards 2022, scheduled for 15 September, have been postponed due to strikes by Aslef and RMT

The Independent UK

Rail to Refuge founder hopes to expand scheme to ferries and buses

Southeastern rail worker Darren O’Brien is behind the scheme, which enables domestic abuse victims to access free train tickets to safe havens.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

Dominic Perrottet bets the house on a public relations war over NSW rail industrial action

The NSW government is hoping that frustrations over disruptions will turn sentiment against the rail union

The National (Scotland)

Next rail workers' strike to take place over Labour conference weekend

RAIL workers are to stage a fresh 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the national dispute over pay, job security and conditions.

ABC News

Sydney news: Rail and bus services affected by industrial action across NSW, Sydney

MORNING BRIEFING: Rail workers across the state began industrial action at midnight which is expected to impact most of the city and suburban network — while bus drivers are also taking action in Sydney's inner-west and south for several hours.

Evening Standard

London train strike latest LIVE : Eerily quiet rush-hour as limited rail services finish early

Normally bustling train stations across London are deserted at rush-hour, as Thursday’s strike action draws to a close.

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The Independent UK

Train strike – live: UK could see ‘generalised, synchronised’ strikes as cost of living bites, says Mick Lynch

Education secretary slams RMT Union workers as ‘holding the country hostage’

Tribune News Service

Feds awarding $25 million safety grant for Florida's Brightline corridor

In a major initiative to cut down on deaths and injuries along Brightline’s rail corridor, the U.S. Government has allocated $25 million for safety improvements between Miami-Dade and Brevard counties, railroad and government officials announced Monday.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers forced to change travel plans due to strike

RMT members walked out on Wednesday.

Manchester Evening News

How Wednesday's rail strike will affect Metrolink services

Most lines will be running as normal, but some stations will be closed

Daily Record

Scots rail strike explained as workers prepare to walk out again later this month

RMT members and Network Rail staff voted for another 24 hours of strike action, which is expected to cripple the transport network once again later this month.

Tribune News Service

South Florida commuters turn to electric scooters for convenience and cost

It’s the era of scooter commuters.

The National (Scotland)

Mick Lynch calls for resistance to UK Government 'attack' on devolution

RAIL union chief Mick Lynch has criticised "anti-democratic" plans by Westminster to weaken workers' rights.

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