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Second day of rail strikes start after talks collapse in acrimony

Just one in five trains set to run as RMT accuses UK government of ‘wrecking negotiations’ and TSSA union accepts 7.1% offer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022

When is the UK train strike? Dates, times and everything you need to know

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines will be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Train strikes: Boris Johnson calls union action ‘unnecessary’ amid second day of rail disruption – as it happened

Prime minister claims government is investing more in railways than any other in 50 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022

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More rail chaos as workers stage second strike of the week

Just one in five trains will run, and lines will only be open between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Thursday briefing: Has Keir Starmer suffered signal failure on rail strikes?

In today’s newsletter: Labour frontbenchers who joined striking rail workers on picket lines are being asked to apologise. The Guardian’s political editor Heather Stewart explains why

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022

Train strike chaos as stations deserted with just one in five services running

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union train strike has entered its second day, with as few as one in five railway services operating amid a bitter dispute with Government over pay and conditions

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Train strike - live: More railway workers to be balloted for action this month

RMT members at Network Rail and 13 train operators stage second walkout this week

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

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Rail workers stage second strike of the week after talks fail

Only one in five trains to run due to action by the RMT in dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

Wales Online · Jun 23, 2022

Tube and rail strikes: London suffers more strike chaos as Grant Shapps blasts ‘lying’ RMT

The Transport Secretary denied claims he had refused to allow Network Rail to withdraw a letter threatening redundancies

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022

Another rail strike to go ahead on Thursday as Grant Shapps accused of ‘wrecking’ negotiations

Talks break down and another rail strike is to take place with the RMT blaming Transport Secretary Grant Shapps over their failure

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022

Boris produces bubbles of nonsense when quizzed about Carrie

A Labour question rattled Johnson at PMQs, and then a revitalised Keir Starmer pounced

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

Rail strike WILL go ahead tomorrow as Grant Shapps accused of 'wrecking' negotiations

Further chaos can be expected on the country's railways on Thursday

Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2022

Popular holiday destinations still with strict Covid restrictions for Brit travellers

With summer upon us, plenty of Brits are looking to get abroad into the sunshine for a short while, but some places still operates some strict Covid-19 restrictions

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Rail strike will go ahead on Thursday as RMT accuses Grant Shapps of ‘wrecking’ negotiations

Third and final strike of week is planned for Saturday

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Why are the train strikes happening?

Journeys by train are set to be disrupted on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of this week - but why are rail workers walking out?

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

When is the UK train strike? Dates, times and everything you need to know

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines will be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Rail chief earns 20 TIMES wage of train guard as more than half of Brits back strikes

Network Rail chief Andrew Haines earned an annual salary of nearly £600,000 last year with many train guards earning £30,000 as those on the picket line say strike action was a last resort

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2022

Tube and rail strikes: Senior Labour MPs defy Keir Starmer’s plea not to attend picket lines

The Labour leader faces a test of his authority after several Labour MPs joined striking RMT workers during the largest industrial action in a generation

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Grant Shapps’s rail strike blame game joins fellow ministers’ absurdities in a vision of Tory Wonderland

Transport secretary absolves himself of responsibility for transport as Boris Johnson and Liz Truss turn the screw on all sense

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Johnson and Shapps pretend they can’t end the rail strikes. That’s nonsense

The PM and his transport secretary pose as bystanders while millions of Britons suffer, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Misery for Renfrewshire rail commuters as strikes cripple network

Passengers turned away from Gilmour Street as station resembles a ghost town

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Rail strikes in Scotland 'could last months' as SNP demands UK Government takes action

The last train from Euston to Glasgow left at 1.30pm with most lines across Scotland seeing no passenger services at all on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Brits stand with struggling rail staff on largest strike in 33 years despite delays

Passengers and rail staff have stood in solidarity with struggling workers on strike as they protest stagnating pay and threats to their jobs and pensions

Bristol Post · Jun 21, 2022

Rail worker salaries in UK compared to bus drivers, teachers and NHS staff

Rail worker salaries are much higher than the median in the UK, but when you take out the train and tram drivers the picture is much less clear

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Grant Shapps is ‘a snake-oil salesman,’ says union boss

Eddie Dempsey hinted at a warm relationship with employers, saying management are conducting themselves ‘with grace’

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