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Hitachi: We have contingency plans to deal with strike by RMT staff
Rail firm Hitachi says it has contingency plans in place to deal with a strike by some of its workers.
Read moreDrivers’ strike to cause severe disruption to rail services
Rail services will be severely disrupted on Saturday because of a strike by train drivers in the latest outbreak of industrial unrest in the industry.
Read moreNetwork Rail begins consultation process with unions on maintenance reforms
Network Rail has formally started the legal consultation process with unions on the maintenance reforms it says are needed to modernise and improve productivity and efficiency, one of the issues at the centre of the current wave of strikes.
Read moreCape Government Railways locomotive no.390 is on display at the National Railway Museum
Cape Government Railways locomotive no.390 arrived at the National Railway Museum, following a journey by road from where it was previously displayed in Locomotion in Shildon.
Read moreGovernment changes law to help plug staffing gaps caused by strikes
Businesses can now provide skilled agency workers to plug staffing gaps caused by strike action under changes to the law coming into force on Thursday, the Government has announced.
Read moreRail travel between Scotland and England disrupted following record heat
Rail services between Scotland and England faced disruption on Wednesday following Tuesday’s record breaking temperatures.
Read moreLNER advise customers ‘do not travel’
On Tuesday, July 19, LNER have warned customers not to travel on routes south of York and Leeds, following severe disruption on Monday, July 18.
Read moreAll-time record temperatures could alter train services
With Met Office warnings of temperatures possibly soaring to 40C next week, passengers should expect some delay to rail services, as railway speed restrictions may be necessary.
Read moreNew offer made by Network Rail bids to break deadlock over pay and conditions
Network Rail has made a new offer to workers aimed at breaking the deadlocked row over pay, jobs and conditions.
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