Tue, 21-Oct-2025

RMT accused of playing fast and loose with Christmas plans

RMt

Union leaders rejected improved offers. It halted railway strikes and vowed more over Christmas. Union bosses are urging RMT members at Network Rail. Union leaders rejected improved offers to halt railway strikes and vowed more over Christmas. Union bosses are urging RMT members at Network Rail to walk out on 13-14 and 16-17 December. The … Read more

Third rail strike to hamper services across Britain as discussions continue

rail strike

Third rail strike to hamper services across Britain as discussions continue. RMT members object to limited pay rises and changes in working procedures. At issue is a conflict over the modernization of working techniques inside the network’s maintenance unit. Train passengers in the United Kingdom are preparing for a third one-day rail strike on Saturday … Read more

UK opposition demands that the government “get the trains running.”

UK opposition

UK opposition leader calls on UK government to “get round the table and get the trains running”. Boris Johnson accuses Keir Starmer of siding with strikers. More strikes are scheduled for later this week, despite ongoing talks between unions and rail networks. The government has spent £16bn looking after the railways throughout the pandemic. Sir … Read more

During a rail strike, an enraged commuter blocks the bus as it fails to stop for passengers

rail strike

An enraged commuter walked out into the street to block a bus in protest of it failing to stop for rail strike commuters. A huge number of people were waiting for the 123 bus to Lordship Lane/Downhills Way at an undisclosed bus stop in London. After the bus failed to stop, one man became enraged … Read more