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Christmas rail strikes suspended as union mulls new Avanti deal

RMT members were due to take action on 22, 23 and 29 December, causing major disruption to rail services

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast Christmas strike days suspended, RMT says

Strikes that were due to take place in the build up the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have been called off, as well as a further day of action that was planned for December 29

Evening Standard

How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year

Exclusive: Trains, boats and planes will be different over the festive season – with strikes and engineering work adding to the chaos

The Independent UK

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Tributes paid to Elizabeth Line worker killed in Ilford Station attack as GoFundMe raises £18,000

Family have paid tribute to Jorge Ortega, 61, as ‘the most loving person’ and the ‘kindest soul’

Evening Standard

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

The union’s assistant general secretary, John Leach, said ticket offices are ‘not just about ticket sales’.

The Independent UK

Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

RMT union members at Avanti West Coast will strike over rest day working.

Evening Standard

Christmas travel strikes: What trains and airports are affected by industrial action this winter?

Walk-outs in the UK and continental Europe will disrupt millions of Christmas journeys

The Independent UK

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Disruption expected on busy rail route as staff strike over Christmas

TRAIN staff at Avanti West Coast are to strike in a dispute over rest day working...

The National (Scotland)

Christmas rail misery returns for Avanti West Coast passengers as RMT calls strike

Train managers on routes from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow will walk out on 22, 23 and 29 December

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast train managers to strike in dispute over rest day working

Union members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposals.

The Independent UK

Family of Elizabeth Line worker who died after attack pay tribute to ‘most loving’ grandfather

Jorge Ortega, 61, suffered severe head injuries after being seriously assaulted at Ilford railway station

The Independent UK

Family pay tribute to ‘kindest soul’ after fatal railway station assault

Jorge Ortega, 61, suffered severe head injuries after being seriously assaulted at Ilford station at about 8.50pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to Elizabeth line worker who died after assault at London station

Transport police called to Ilford station on Wednesday and Jorge Ortega, 61, was taken to hospital with head injuries

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth line worker dies after suffering head injuries in assault at station

The RMT union said the victim was one of its members and worked as a customer experience assistant

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Elizabeth line worker dies after suffering head injuries in assault

The RMT union said the victim was one of its members and worked as a customer experience assistant.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Line worker dies after attack at east London station

The 61-year-old railway worker has died after suffering serious head injuries in attack at work

The Independent UK

Avanti train guards vote in favour of strike action

Train guards typically work a four-day week but staff shortages mean that rest-day shifts are common

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Line in trouble: After signals chaos, an overtime ban and New Year’s Eve strike

‘Our members’ demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet,’ says RMT general secretary Mick Lynch

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The Guardian - UK

RMT claims ‘substantial victory’ after tube pay dispute

Union says London Underground workers will get pay rise and other improvements in terms

The Independent UK

Rail union claims ‘substantial victory’ in London Underground pay dispute

The RMT said it has accepted a pay offer and ‘notable improvements’ in terms and conditions.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Line workers to strike on New Year’s Eve in pay and conditions dispute

Workers on London’s Elizabeth Line are to strike in a dispute over pay.

Evening Standard

Tokyo Metro to help run London's Elizabeth line as new operator named

TfL is awarding the contract to GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint venture between Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation

Evening Standard

Rail infrastructure workers in London stage 24-hour strike, but passengers told it won't affect services

The RMT says the industrial action will affect infrastructure repairs and maintenance on the Elizabeth Line rather than hit services

The Independent UK

Rail infrastructure workers stage 24-hour strike

The RMT said the industrial action will affect infrastructure repairs and maintenance on the Elizabeth Line rather than hit services.

Evening Standard

Revealed: How TfL got the Tube strikes called off without offering staff a bumper pay rise

Aslef industrial action planned on the London Underground for Thursday and next Tuesday has been suspended

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