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One ticket for London as Oysterisation of rail and river confirmed

This press release was originally issued by the Greater London Authority. I am delighted to be able to announce that the Oysterisation of all London’s commuter rail services is to become a reality Mayor of London, Boris Johnson Oyster pay … Continue reading

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Oyster Pay As You Go extended to all national rail services

One ticket for London as Oysterisation of rail and river confirmed Oyster pay as you go accepted on National Rail services from 2 January 2010 The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Transport Secretary, Andrew Adonis, and the Train Operating Companies … Continue reading

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Passengers caught in rail tug of war

Passengers will be angry and frustrated that train services will be slashed while First Capital Connect and staff are locked in battle over a pay deal. The national passenger watchdog is arguing that passengers must be able to rely on … Continue reading

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Unions’ actions “unrealistic” and “unnecessary” Press Release

Despite huge efforts by National Express East Anglia (NXEA) to halt the unnecessary strike action on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July, the RMT and ASLEF unions remain unrealistic in their approach to salary negotiations on the 2009 pay claim, … Continue reading

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Possible strike action on 30/31 July, 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 August

Image by nick.garrod via Flickr The ASLEF and RMT trades unions have called four 48 hour strikes starting on 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August respectively (with each one covering a Thursday and a Friday) in relation to this … Continue reading

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