The Latest Breaking News from RMT

RMT: Breakthrough announced in long-running row over railway workers’ pay and jobs

RMT members in each of the train operating companies involved in the row will vote on a suggested agreement.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

DLR halted for two days as RMT members strike in latest blow to commuters

The walkout is bringing a halt to all DLR services on Tuesday and Wednesday

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023

Rejoice at this U-turn over rail ticket office closures – whatever the reasons for it

I would love it if Mark Harper’s about-face was a response to public opinion. But there were subtler political forces involved, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Manchester trains to Leeds and London cut ‘to improve reliability’

Fastest trains across the Pennines will be axed for a year

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

When could the next UK train strikes be?

The most recent strike to stop trains across England took place during the Conservative Party Conference this month

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

When will UK rail strikes end? Latest updates

Aslef bosses are considering a five per cent pay offer for London Underground staff

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Overall, 89.9% of RMT members voted for more strike action on a turnout of 63.6%.

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Train strikes in England could continue for six months after union vote

Backing of 90% of RMT members gives leverage for improved offer, says union leader Mick Lynch

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

The most scenic train networks in the UK, as chosen by Simon Calder

Train Talk: I have calculated the operators that take in the most glorious British landscapes by rail

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Mick Lynch calls on Labour Party to tackle outsourcing contracts

The general secretary of the RMT has said companies are ‘degrading’ workers by using outsourcing contracts and called on Labour to tackle them.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023