Train strike date announced as staff at nine firms confirm 24-hour walkout It comes following a dispute over the rail dispute over pay, job security and conditions Liverpool Echo · Aug 31, 2022
Rail workers planning further strike action in September Union members are to stage a 24-hour walkout in a long-running dispute over pay, job security and conditions Liverpool Echo · Aug 31, 2022
Rail union announces new strike date for next month over pay, job security and conditions Nine train operating companies, as well as Network Rail, will walk out from midday on Monday September 26. Chronicle Live · Aug 31, 2022
Rail union leaders ‘looking for support’ from Labour as strike announced TSSA industrial action from noon on 26 September will coincide with Labour conference in Liverpool The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
Rail workers to stage new 24-hour strike in September as pay dispute escalates Rail workers are to stage a fresh 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the national dispute over pay, job security and conditions. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
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 · Aug 31, 2022
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 · Aug 30, 2022
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down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps ‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2022
AA issues traffic amber warning for August bank holiday weekend Predicted traffic hotspots include the M62 between Liverpool and Manchester Liverpool Echo · Aug 26, 2022
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 · Aug 25, 2022
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 · Aug 24, 2022
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 · Aug 24, 2022
Barking: Horror as man falls through collapsing footbridge onto railway One local described the footbridge as being in a ‘horrible state’ Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022
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 · Aug 23, 2022
Bristol Post · Aug 23, 2022 M4 and M5 interchange named as a traffic hotspot this bank holiday The AA has issued an amber traffic alert
Edinburgh Live · Aug 23, 2022 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022 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 Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022 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.
Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022 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.
Nottingham Post · Aug 22, 2022 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 · Aug 21, 2022 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) · Aug 21, 2022 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 · Aug 21, 2022 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.
Wales Online · Aug 21, 2022 Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote Strike chaos continues
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022 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.