Rail passengers urged to avoid train travel in extreme UK heatwave Network Rail says safety restrictions will include slower trains amid possible buckled rails and trackside fires The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022
‘Amended timetables and extended journey times’ on trains as UK braces for record temperatures ‘A summer heatwave can cause as many problems for the railway as a downpour’ – Network Rail The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Heatwave travel meltdown: Trains will be forced to go slower in London next week as temperature soars Blanket speed limits will be put in place on tracks across London and the south-east on Monday and Tuesday Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022
When are the next UK train strike dates and which services will be affected? A guide to help you avoid the travel chaos this summer Wales Online · Jul 15, 2022
August train strikes set to hit one of summer’s busiest weekends ‘Interests of passengers and our staff are taking second place to the union’s bosses’ political campaign’ – Andrew Haines, CEO, Network Rail The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
How July and August train strikes will affect events in Greater Manchester Drivers for Greater Manchester rail operators could strike in the coming months Manchester Evening News · Jul 15, 2022
Dumfries and Galloway train passengers set to be hit by more rail strikes The RMT union is planning another walk-out, but a dispute between ASLEF and ScotRail has been resolved Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022
All the train strike dates for July and August as pay row rolls on Rail workers are taking industrial action over pay, jobs and working conditions Liverpool Echo · Jul 15, 2022
Rail staff will strike for two further days in August as row over jobs and pay continues It follows strikes by 40,000 RMT union workers across 13 operators and at Network Rail last month Manchester Evening News · Jul 14, 2022
Rail workers to strike for two days in August over jobs, pay and working conditions Two further rail strikes have been announced in August as the dispute over jobs, pay and conditions continues. Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022
RMT announces further rail strikes in August The union previously announced a strike for July 27. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Rail strikes announced over two further days by RMT union These will be the fifth and sixth walkouts this summer Wales Online · Jul 14, 2022
More train strike dates announced for August as pay row rolls on Workers are taking industrial action over jobs, pay and working conditions Liverpool Echo · Jul 14, 2022
Huge train strikes affecting 15 firms announced for two days in August A rail strike involving the largest rail union is due to take place over two days in August and will see over 40,000 workers across 15 firms walk out Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 Soaring temperatures set to hit Avanti West Coast rail services into London Euston Passengers have been warned that some services may be cancelled at short notice
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Soaring temperatures expected to hit Avanti West Coast rail services Passengers have been warned that some services may be cancelled at short notice.
Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022 Scots rail strike explained as workers prepare to walk out again later this month RMT members and Network Rail staff voted for another 24 hours of strike action, which is expected to cripple the transport network once again later this month.
Manchester Evening News · Jul 14, 2022 Warning to parents after kids dance on rail tracks as train roars past in alarming footage The “reckless and dangerous” behaviour was captured by CCTV as the children played just inches away from a passing high-speed train
Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022 Two rail strikes will happen in one week as workers walk out on July 27 and 30 A walkout on July 30 by train drivers from Aslef will happen three days after separate strikes by the RMT union over pay, conditions and job cuts - leading to serious disruption duringthe Commonwealth Games
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 Warnings of severe rail disruption as Britain braces for ‘extreme’ heat Blanket speed restrictions in south-east expected next week to reduce risk of track and equipment failing
Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022 Rail strikes: Full list of services being hit with cancellations and delays The RMT has fixed more dates for railway worker walkouts amid a long-running pay dispute, while a host of other unions are gearing up for their members to picket
Glasgow Live · Jul 14, 2022 UK July train strikes: Why they are happening and when they will end Fresh train strikes will be taking place this month after RMT members voted for industrial action. ScotRail have warned that despite their staff settling on a pay deal earlier this week, it is 'likely' to have a knock-on-effect.
Glasgow Live · Jul 14, 2022 Scotrail warns of further disruption as more strikes announced Scotrail's temporary timetable will remain in place until an agreement is made around drivers working overtime and rest days. The upcoming strikes are the result of a GB-wide pay dispute from Network Rail workers.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 Train strikes: When is the latest RMT 24-hour walkout and what services will be affected? Around 40,000 RMT union members, who work for National Rail and 14 train companies, could walk out.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps accuses union of causing ‘misery’ with new strike Shapps rounded on the RMT leadership for rejecting a three-year offer from Network Rail without putting it to their membership