Rail strikes: anger as UK government refuses to join last-ditch talks Millions face week of cancelled services and union leaders warn industrial action could spread The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
Biggest train strike in 30 years inevitable as talks fail and too late to roster staff Only on the Isle of Wight will trains run normally this week, from before 6am to after 11pm The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
Just five rail routes to run in Scotland as workers walk out in mass strike JUST five rail routes will operate in Scotland on strike days next week as workers take part in industrial action, ScotRail has confirmed. The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2022
ScotRail warns of very limited service for passengers next week as strikes loom Commuters are braced for a UK-wide strike to begin this week Daily Record · Jun 19, 2022
All the trains running during nationwide rail strike In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines will open for trains The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
When do the train strikes start? In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
ScotRail confirms 'most' services won't run next week as talks to stop strike fail ScotRail has warned it will only be able to operate a limited service on five routes - all of which are in the central belt - with the rail workers strike action leaving vast parts of Scotland without any train services at all. Glasgow Live · Jun 19, 2022
Rail strikes: How this week's walk-outs will impact Merseyside Everything you need to know about how this week's national strikes will affect you Liverpool Echo · Jun 19, 2022
Scotland braces for impact of 'biggest rail strike in modern history' RAIL passengers are braced for three days of industrial action described as the “biggest rail strike in modern history”. The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2022
Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing’ the public with crippling rail strikes Labour say Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary want the country to ‘grind to a halt’ so they can ‘feed off the division’. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022
Grant Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing millions of innocent people’ with strikes next week The Transport Secretary alleged the RMT had ‘ignored’ requests to negotiate a deal ahead of widespread industrial action Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2022
Network Rail in last-ditch bid to stop train strike causing chaos across UK RMT union leaders say ‘no viable’ deals are on the table and walkout is set to go ahead, hitting tourism, sport and festivals The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022
Rail passengers pay the price of a political slanging match The Man Who Pays His Way: Ministers see the RMT rail strike as a political gift The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022
New strike chaos as teachers and NHS staff warn of action over pay Rail unions set to walk out on Tuesday, as clashes loom over public sector pay offers falling short of inflation The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022 UK train strike part of crisis for world’s oldest railway Britain’s biggest train strike in 30 years is set to upend travel Tuesday as the world’s oldest railroad struggles to redefine its role in a commuting landscape transformed by the coronavirus crisis.
Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2022 Rail strikes to go ahead next week as talks to avert action fail RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said no viable settlements to the disputes have been created but Network Rail expressed surprise at the announcement
Daily Record · Jun 18, 2022 Planned rail strikes forcing customers to cancel hotel stays, hospitality bosses warn Leon Thompson, of the industry body UK Hospitality Scotland, said there were a 'lot of concerns' in the sector about the financial impact of industrial action.
Daily Record · Jun 18, 2022 ScotRail says 'most' trains will not run on strike days as RMT confirms action The rail operator has warned it will only be able to operated a limited service on five routes during the strike action.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022 When do the train strikes start? In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway
Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022 UK set for 'biggest rail strike in modern history' as pay talks break down The strike means that the Merseyrail network will close down for three days
The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2022 Hospitality sector hit with cancellations ahead of rail strikes HOTELS are already being hit by cancellations ahead of next week’s rail strikes, hospitality bosses have warned.
Wales Online · Jun 18, 2022 Train strikes to go ahead next week after talks break down There will be major disruption with services crippled through the week across the country
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 'Biggest rail strike in modern history' WILL go ahead next week after pay talks break down Around 40,000 rail and tube union members are expected to strike next week, threatening widespread travel chaos as half of Network Rail's lines close during the action
Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2022 North East train stations to close and services to be 'significantly disrupted' as rail strike action looms Train services across the North East may be cancelled or disrupted
Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022 Faults, delays, union rows and no new trains: What is going on with Merseyrail We take an in depth look to try and answer some crucial questions about the region's under-pressure rail network