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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

Train strikes in England could continue for six months after union vote

The RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch, at a London rally during a national rail strike, June 2022.
The RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch, at a London rally during a national rail strike, June 2022. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Rail workers at English train operating companies have voted overwhelmingly for another six months of potential strikes, the RMT union announced.

More than 20,000 union members were balloted across the 14 companies contracted to the Department for Transport, with 90% voting to give the union a continued mandate for strikes, on a 64% turnout.

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