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NORTHERN UPDATE FOR CUSTOMERS ON POSSIBLE RMT STRIKE ACTION

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Dave

NORTHERN RAIL today updated its customers across the north of England with information about a strike ballot by the RMT (National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers) union. The RMT is balloting Northern conductors for strike action over Bank … Continue reading →

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EAST COAST TRAIN SERVICE INFORMATION – PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Dave

Following the announcement by the RMT and TSSA unions of industrial action by some of their members employed by Network Rail on 6, 7, 8 and 9 April, East Coast will operate a revised timetable on those days if the … Continue reading →

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PASSENGER FOCUS RESPONDS TO POTENTIAL STRIKES AFTER EASTER BY MAINTENANCE WORKERS AND SUPERVISORS

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Dave

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “Passengers will be dismayed that strike days have now been announced. Uncertainty, messed up plans and frustration are now the order of the day. Both staff and shareholders depend on passengers for the … Continue reading →

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RMT Strike Information

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Dave

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced that RMT signallers and maintenance workers will take strike action on 6, 7, 8 and 9 April. If this action goes ahead, Network Rail will be manning key … Continue reading →

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Scotrail Keeping services running at Easter

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Travel Geek

ScotRail today pledged it will be “business as usual” despite growing indications that the RMT will strike during the school holidays at Easter in Scotland. Steve Montgomery, managing director of ScotRail, said the RMT would show “a blatant disregard for … Continue reading →

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