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RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

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Alex Bestwick

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9 November 2023

If accepted by RMT members, the breakthrough deal will see strike action paused for six months.
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Draft Bill to create Great British Railways included in King’s Speech

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Alex Bestwick

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7 November 2023

The King’s Speech included a draft Bill to create a new public sector body to overhaul Britain’s railways following speculation that the plan would be dropped.
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Passengers warned of disruption on Docklands Light Railway due to strike

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Alex Bestwick

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7 November 2023

Rail passengers are being warned to expect huge disruption to services on London’s Docklands Light Railway due to a 48 hour strike.
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Rail privatisation has led to higher fares, RMT says

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Alex Bestwick

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6 November 2023

Passengers are paying more to travel on a rail system that has been “deteriorating” since the industry was privatised 30 years ago, according to RMT’s new report.
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ScotRail confirm “full service” will run from major station following disruption

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Alex Bestwick

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3 November 2023

ScotRail has confirmed a “full service” will run to and from Edinburgh Waverley station following disruptions due to a signalling fault on Thursday evening.
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Train stations renamed for Halloween

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Alex Bestwick

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1 November 2023

A number of railway stations across the UK were given a Halloween twist on Tuesday.
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Ticket office closure plans axed

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Alex Bestwick

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31 October 2023

Plans for the widespread closure of railway station ticket offices in England have been axed.
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Ticket office closure plans go ‘too far, too fast’, say MPs

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Alex Bestwick

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24 October 2023

Plans for the widespread closure of ticket offices go “too far, too fast”, cross-party MPs have warned.
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Rail workers vote to continue strike action for next six months

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Alex Bestwick

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20 October 2023

Rail workers vote to continue strike action for next six months
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Labour delegates call for HS2 to be built in full

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Alex Bestwick

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10 October 2023

Labour members have voted in favour of building HS2 in full after Sir Keir Starmer failed to commit to reversing the decision to scrap the northern leg of the high-speed line.
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