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Britain's rail network hit by fresh round of strikes

British rail staff at two train unions are planning a new round of nationwide strike action on Sept. 15 and 26 over pay, job security and conditions, the latest in a wave of industrial unrest as inflation outpaces pay rises.

Reuters

The Protector Group sees profits rise on the back of UK infrastructure contracts

The Team Valley-based firm said it has also won significant contracts with National Grid, National Highways and Network Rail

Birmingham Post

I won’t back down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps

‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said

Evening Standard

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AA issues traffic amber warning for August bank holiday weekend

Predicted traffic hotspots include the M62 between Liverpool and Manchester

Liverpool Echo

First look at Troon's potential new railway station as three plans unveiled to residents

Station bosses Network Rail revealed three designs at the Walker Hall last night.

Daily Record

Trains still delayed this morning following rocks falling on the line at Bishopton

Commuters will be affected by delays for a second day running.

Daily Record

Transport Minister visits feeder station set to power electrification of Lanarkshire rail line

The site will provide the additional electric power needed to support the upgrade

Daily Record

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Barking: Horror as man falls through collapsing footbridge onto railway

One local described the footbridge as being in a ‘horrible state’

Evening Standard

Charles announces forum seeking to build a sustainable future

The forum is to take place at this year’s Cop27 climate talks in Egypt.

The Independent UK

M4 and M5 interchange named as a traffic hotspot this bank holiday

The AA has issued an amber traffic alert

Bristol Post

Edinburgh Waverley station set for makeover with interactive signs and USB charge points

Outdated navigation signs will be removed from Edinburgh’s Waverley Station and replaced with digital signs if City Council grants approval.

Edinburgh Live

AA issues traffic warning for bank holiday weekend as 15m trips planned

The last public holiday of summer comes during a weekend of sport events and festivals such as Reading and Leeds

The Guardian - UK

Amber traffic warning for bank holiday getaway

The AA expects 45% of UK drivers to embark on at least one leisure journey between Friday and Monday.

The Independent UK

Fears Network Rail 'cutting it fine' on plans for new Troon railway station ahead of The Open

Councillor Craig Mackay hoped plans would already be set for the new station 13 months on from the devastating fire.

Daily Record

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Nottingham Post

Work on huge £40m Toton link road off A52 could begin in 2024 - if bid to Government is successful

'If we are successful there will be spades in the ground around 2024 and we'll be finished by 2026'

The Independent UK

ScotRail to provide additional trains for music fans heading to Coldplay concert

Coldplay are bringing their world tour to Glasgow’s Hampden Park on August 23 and 24.

The National (Scotland)

Network Rail warns travellers of disruption following industrial action

TRAVELLERS have been warned to expect disruption across Scotland’s railway network as services return to normal following strike action.

Glasgow Live

ScotRail warns of 'significant disruption' for passengers in wake of rail strikes

Strike action by rail workers disrupted travel yesterday, with ScotRail warning that the reopening of Network Rail signal boxes at different times throughout the day will cause further delays.

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Wales Online

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote

Strike chaos continues

The Independent UK

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

Manchester Evening News

Fury at TransPennine Express' Irlam station plans that will 'shaft residents'

The plans are set to go ahead in December

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK

Can I get a refund if my train is cancelled due to the rail strikes?

A spate of spring and summer transport strikes have caused mayhem for both commuters and UK holidaymakers. But what are you rights when it comes to getting your money back?

The Independent UK

Is there a train strike this week? All the rail walkout dates happening this summer

Which rail operators will see staff walk out, and which lines will be affected?

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps writes to RMT leader demanding pay offer be put to vote

On latest day of rail strikes, UK transport secretary tweets letter after Mick Lynch warns of further action

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