Transport minister demands changes to get a ‘grip’ on overcrowding
Louise Haigh calls in train operators, Network Rail and unions as cancellations reach record highs
Sunak cancelled northern leg of UK high-speed link in favour of list of projects that have since been questioned
Public body admitted health and safety failings
RMT anger as state operator says it warned of consequences of walking out
Public body to appear at High Court in Aberdeen over 2020 collision
Rail owner admits that vital infrastructure will deteriorate over 2024-29 despite new investments
Office of Rail and Road calls on infrastructure owner Network Rail to address ‘limited progress’ on non-compliance
Dispute with train operating companies continues, however, with more strikes planned next week
RMT to consult members ahead of planned Network Rail walkout on March 16
Union warns industrial action could continue until next winter under plan for fresh ballot of members
Infrastructure operator Network Rail puts forward a revised offer on pay and working practices
Downing Street refuses to back down and insists on public sector pay restraint
Union announces walkout from December 24-27 as separate talks with train operators break down
Anger at Nadhim Zahawi’s claim that industrial action in run-up to Christmas was playing in to Putin’s hands
Unions and train operators have until Monday evening to reach a deal following ‘constructive’ meeting with government
RMT blames ‘dead hand of government’ as it announces four 48-hour stoppages in December and January
New six-month mandate granted by members is a ‘massive endorsement’ of strategy, says RMT
Negotiations come after union suspension of strikes this week and movement on redundancies from Network Rail
RMT cancels three days of imminent walkouts and CWU pause 48-hour stoppages
RMT leader says ballot is ‘chance to keep up the pressure’ on train operators in months-long dispute
Just 10% of services will run on Saturday after managers and workforce fail to agree deal
Aslef action set to hit 12 train operating companies on September 15
Extra £130mn announced to support ‘vital services’ in wake of pandemic as transport faces more strike action
Lynch calls on ministers to help resolve long-running dispute as UK prepares for more transport walkouts
