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The Government’s decision to give Avanti West Coast a short-term contract renewal is a “slap in the face”, according to the train drivers’ union.
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Avanti West Coast should be stripped of its contract unless axed services are reinstated soon, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said.
Only about 20% of normal train services will run on Saturday due to another strike by workers, Network Rail said.
The contract with the firm running the Caledonian Sleeper will end in June of next year, the Scottish Government has said, with a senior SNP MSP claiming there is an “opportunity” for public ownership.
Music stars are recording a song in support of striking railway workers.
Further strikes are to be held by railway workers in worsening disputes over pay, jobs and conditions, following on from Wednesday’s walkout.
One month after its full release on PC, Train Life: A Railway Simulator is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox
Several train companies are suffering problems accepting card payments for tickets.
Commuters suffered major disruption on Monday due to a swan on a railway line.
There are plenty of exciting events coming up in the model railway world this Autumn – here’s a few to put into your calendar.
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