Strikes by railway workers and cleaners in two separate disputes over pay were said to be “solidly supported” on Sunday.
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Great Central Railway approves plans for £1m bridge replacement
The Great Central Railway PLC’s Board have approved for work on the replacement of Bridge 326 crossing the A60 adjacent to the former Brush Works in Loughborough to begin.
Read moreFresh rail strike to cause disruption to services
A rail operator is warning of a “significant reduction” in services on Sunday because of a fresh strike by conductors in a long-running dispute over pay.
Read moreRMT union to protest outside recruitment office linked to P&O job cuts
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has planned a protest outside a Glasgow recruitment office which was reportedly involved in hiring staff to replace sacked union members on P&O’s ferry routes.
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This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreProsecutions launched over Croydon tram crash in 2016
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it is prosecuting Transport for London (TfL), FirstGroup-owned Tram Operations Limited (TOL) and driver Alfred Dorris.
Read moreRail industry responds to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has responded to government’s Spring Statement.
Read moreNational Railway Museum’s receives £2.5m in largest single donation
The National Railway Museum in York has received £2.5m from The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation to fund a new interactive gallery for families called Wonderlab.
Read moreSadiq Khan’s fears as future TfL contracts supporting factory jobs ‘at risk’
Future contracts for London transport schemes which support jobs across the country are at risk without long-term funding from the Government, the capital’s mayor is warning.
Read moreGatwick Express returns for spring to support airport recovery
Gatwick Express will resume a non-stop service from Sunday 3 April to support the recovery of Gatwick Airport and the South East economy.
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