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Peak rail fares axe will be sustainable, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said the £40 million cost of scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland will be financially sustainable, with the policy encouraging…

The National (Scotland)

Cost of scrapping peak rail fares will be sustainable, says Swinney

The First Minister said the policy would encourage people to use trains rather than cars.

Evening Standard

Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in ‘historic moment’

It comes after a near year-long pilot which the Government refused initially to extend.

Evening Standard

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Bus strikes to cause travel disruption across the UK

These are the cities affected by the planned industrial action throughout August and September

The Independent UK

‘We’ll keep going until we get the appropriate result’: Aslef boss warns Hull Trains strikes will continue

Exclusive: Mick Whelan accuses bosses of ‘witch hunt’ as rail firm seeks ‘open dialogue to resolve dispute’

The Independent UK

Doctors should earn more than train drivers, says boss of train drivers’ union

Mick Whelan said there is not enough respect for doctors’ skillsets, suggesting they should ask for an even bigger pay increase

The Independent UK

Train drivers vote for further strikes in long-running dispute

Members of Aslef at Hull Trains have voted to continue taking industrial action after months of walkouts.

Evening Standard

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Hull Trains strikes could continue over sacked driver accused of sleeping at the controls

Aslef says the accusations over the driver falling asleep are ‘completely untrue’

The Independent UK

Boss of company that owns strike-hit Hull Trains to step down

Martijn Gilbert will step away from his position with immediate effect.

Evening Standard

Warning for Challenge Cup fans as trains to Wembley hit by strikes

Rugby league fans heading to Wembley for Saturday's Challenge Cup final are bracing for travel disruptions as Hull Trains drivers strike over the dismissal of a colleague.

The Independent UK

Great British Railways is launched, after a fashion – but what happens next?

The Man Who Pays His Way: The key questions – and answers – on rail renationalisation

The Independent UK

‘It’s an illogical job’: Why driving a train isn’t as cushy as it might seem

The rulebook is hefty, the hours are awful and the hurdles to becoming a train driver huge. But 18-year-olds can now apply

The Guardian - UK

Trade unionists back bin strike and warn of a ‘race to the bottom’ on wages

A ‘megapicket’ was held outside a household recycling centre in Birmingham, as the city’s all-out bin strike continues.

Evening Standard

Government to lower minimum age for train drivers in desperate bid to cut shortages

The average age of a UK train driver is currently 48

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Hull Trains staff continue strike in dispute over sacking of driver

The company said on Friday there were minor alterations to its timetable, with most services operating as planned.

Evening Standard

Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague

Members of Aslef at Hull Trains warned services will be disrupted during the one-day walkout.

The Independent UK

Good Friday warning for train passengers as drivers strike over sacking

Disruptions are expected after union members walk out

Evening Standard

Four-day week for Tube drivers 'not stuck in sidings' despite union members split on TfL proposal

1,107 Aslef members back the changes - but 1,219 RMT members are opposed

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The Independent UK

Tube train drivers union votes for four-day week

The proposal means Tube drivers will get an extra day off every week

Evening Standard

Non-folding e-bikes to be banned on London Tube and rail services

The train drivers union Aslef welcomed the move after pressing for a ban on safety grounds.

The Guardian - UK

TfL bans most e-bikes on trains amid concern over igniting batteries

Only folding models will be permitted on London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth Line and DLR trains from 31 March

Evening Standard

E-bike ban on Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground comes into force after station blazes

TfL has imposed ban ‘to ensure the safety of customers and staff’

Evening Standard

Tube drivers encouraged to vote in favour of 'once in a generation' offer of four-day week

Aslef encourages members to back London Underground modernisation

The Independent UK

Hull Trains drivers plan eight-week strike over ‘victimisation’ of colleague

Union warns of ‘serious disruption’ on rail network

Evening Standard

Hull Trains drivers to strike over ‘unfair’ sacking of colleague

Aslef said a driver was unfairly dismissed after raising a safety issue at a meeting, a claim the company denies.

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