England 31 July 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45017787 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel South Western Railway (SWR) and the RMT union have agreed to hold talks after a third 24-hour strike over the role of guards got … [Read more...] about Talks agreed on third day of rail strikes
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Summer of rail strikes set to continue on Tuesday
0 Post a comment Monday, 30 July 2018 - Local People INDUSTRIAL action will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, July, 31, as South Western Railway and the RMT union remain in a stalemate over talks. South Western Railway has apologised to their customers ahead of the second of eight days of proposed walkouts this summer, stating they “will do everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible during tomorrow’s strike”, thanking customers for their “ongoing patience”.Two thirds of normal services will continue, SWR tickets will be accepted on other rail and bus networks and additional bus replacement services will also be running. RMT have commented on the rail strikes too, with General Secretary Mick Cash commenting: “It is RMT’s firm belief that a deal can be done…but that requires a responsible and serious attitude from SWR towards this dispute which is all about safe and accessible railways for all”.Further strikes are … [Read more...] about Summer of rail strikes set to continue on Tuesday
Rail strikes ‘cost SNCF €790million’
Reforms approved despite long-running protests This year's rail strikes have cost rail operator SNCF €790million, according to an internal document seen by news agency AFP.That figure amounts to about €21million for every one of the 37 days workers walked out between March 22 and June 28 - and is in line with estimates put forward by SNCF bosses earlier this year.The SNCF confirmed the figures to AFP. A total €770million in lost turnover during the strike period accounts for the bulk of the slate - including €600million in ticket sales, and €60million in freight losses, while providing replacement bus services cost €40million.SNCF also cited an "unprecedented" €160million in "commercial gestures" to compensate clients whose travel plans were disrupted, but it also saved €140million in payroll deductions to striking workers and in reduced electricity bills.Staff walked out in protest at planned reforms of the rail operator, a key … [Read more...] about Rail strikes ‘cost SNCF €790million’
Future rail strikes set to be avoided after breakthrough in train guards dispute
PUBLISHED: 15:31 19 July 2018 | UPDATED: 15:31 19 July 2018 Picture: GREATER ANGLIA Archant Future rail strikes look set to have been averted after an “important breakthrough” was made to end a long-running dispute with rail guards. Greater Anglia had been looking to extend driver-only operation of trains, reducing the need for conductors and guards.The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has been embroiled in disputes over the role of guards for over two years, with a series of strikes called against five rail operators.The union held 12 strikes against Greater Anglia in the past year.But now RMT members have voted by 9-1 on an 80% turnout in favour of a deal the union says “enshrines” the guarantee of a guard on trains.The union said the deal “calls a halt” to extending driver-only operation of trains and that the Greater Anglia agreement shows what can be agreed through “serious negotiations” with train operators.RMT general … [Read more...] about Future rail strikes set to be avoided after breakthrough in train guards dispute
Rail strikes in France to hit holiday weekend
Support for strike action falling to below 10% Rail strikes are set to hit the first weekend of the summer holidays as the CGT union has said it will target the weekend ... To read the remaining 85% of this article, you need to either Subscribe now to The Connexion and benefit from access to our archived articles since 2006 1 Year 1 year of great reading in print and onlineSubscription automatically renews so you don't miss an edition. You can switch this off in the 'My Account' tab which will appear top right of site once you are subscribed Freedom Subscription Pay every three months. Our most flexible subscriptionSubscription automatically renews so you don't miss an edition. To stop your subscription, you just switch off the automatic renewal function in the 'My Account' tab which will appear top right of site once you are subscribed … [Read more...] about Rail strikes in France to hit holiday weekend