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New grades and working practices at heart of RDG offer

The Rail Delivery Group has increased its pay offer to the RMT union, with regard to the rail dispute with the 14 Department for Transport-contracted operators

8 Feb

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“In a worse situation than when the dispute started”

The leader of train drivers’ union ASLEF can see no end to the current disputes unless Government permits train operators to offer larger pay rises.

12 Jan

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Go-Ahead fined £23.5m for Southeastern breaches

The Go-Ahead Group has been fined £23.5 million for breaching its agreement with government for the former London and South Eastern Railway franchise.

26 Mar

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RMT plans further weekend action on TPE services

The RMT union has announced a series of further strikes by conductor members working for TransPennine Express.

10 Mar

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Damaging strike action called off after RMT agrees 2.5% deal…

Strikes that would have crippled ScotRail throughout COP26 were averted - after the RMT union agreed a pay deal that it described as leaving workers “quids in”.

12 Nov

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RMT staff strike against their own union

Britain’s largest rail union has been left paralysed by a walkout of its own staff over safety fears.

4 Nov

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Strike threat over legionella scare

The RMT union has threatened strike action over what it has described as “potentially lethal” legionella bacteria found on Thameslink trains.

28 Aug

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Mick Cash: “When you’re feeling down, talk to someone”

Outgoing RMT General Secretary opens up about his mental health

10 Nov

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Government axes rail franchising after 24 years

“The model of adopted 25 years ago has seen significant rises in passenger numbers, but this pandemic has proven that it is no longer working" - Shapps

21 Sept

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Rail unions: This is not the time to run more trains

Joint letter from three rail unions sent to political leaders warning of safety fears over reintroducing more rail services

4 May

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RMT criticises LNER Azumas over “inadequate facilities”

Azumas have: "inadequate facilities which are detrimental to passengers and staff alike” - RMT

28 Oct

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Northern calls on ACAS for independent dispute inquiry

Northern accused of "PR stunt" by RMT as operator writes to ACAS requesting an independent dispute inquiry

19 Dec

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RMT warns ScotRail over use of ‘classic’ HSTs

RMT warns ScotRail over planned introduction of 'classic' High Speed Trains

30 Oct

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New Southern MD urged to take DOO initiative by RMT

RMT writes to new GTR MD regarding Britain's longest-running industrial dispute

7 Aug

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EXCLUSIVE: Hope for resolution to disputes over role of guards

RMT urges four TOCs to follow Greater Anglia and resolve the industrial disputes taking place

6 Aug

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RMT motion seeks Grayling resignation

RMT tables motion for Transport Secretary to leave role

30 Jul

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More RMT strikes on SWR as talks break down

Guards who choose to work during industrial action on South Western Railway are still being bullied and harassed, according to a source

23 Jul

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GTR Chief Executive Horton resigns

Charles Horton resigns from GTR

15 Jun

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RMT lambasts ‘single railway’ plans

RMT criticises new industry plan, calling it: "just the same old fantasy railway plans and promises of jam tomorrow that the public are sick and tired of.”

30 Oct