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Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter

Members of the RMT in Network Rail have voted to accept a pay offer, the union announced.
Members of the RMT in Network Rail have voted to accept a pay offer, the union announced.

RMT members at Network Rail vote to accept pay deal

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When are the train strikes taking place this month?

Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct with the Jacobite steam train passing over
Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct with the Jacobite steam train passing over

Repairs to be carried out on Glenfinnan Viaduct ‘urgent defect'

ScotRail’s Class 385 Hitachi electric train is the breakout star of a new train simulator game, Train Sim World 3: ScotRail Express: Edinburgh – Glasgow.
ScotRail’s Class 385 Hitachi electric train is the breakout star of a new train simulator game, Train Sim World 3: ScotRail Express: Edinburgh – Glasgow.

ScotRail to run more frequent Saturday service than on weekdays on premier route

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT train strikes suspended following new pay offer

Passengers have faced months of disruption
Passengers have faced months of disruption

Rail strikes suspended: RMT calls off UK-wide action after new offer

The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.
The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train

The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.
The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.

Rail workers, postal workers and nurses all announce new strike dates

Pic: John Devlin
Pic: John Devlin

Urgent track repairs hit weekend train services between Edinburgh and Fife

The biggest rail workers’ union has rejected the latest offers from Network Rail and the train operating companies aimed at resolving the long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.
The biggest rail workers’ union has rejected the latest offers from Network Rail and the train operating companies aimed at resolving the long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.

RMT union rejects latest offer from Network Rail and train operating companies

Closure of the Edinburgh-Fife line over the festive season to enable preparations for electrifying the route were postponed at late notice by transport minister Jenny Gilruth. Picture: Michael Gillen
Closure of the Edinburgh-Fife line over the festive season to enable preparations for electrifying the route were postponed at late notice by transport minister Jenny Gilruth. Picture: Michael Gillen

Rail chiefs' safety fears over ministers’ move to delay vital track work

Landslip debris at Carmont. Picture: RAIB
Landslip debris at Carmont. Picture: RAIB

Network Rail to be prosecuted over fatal Carmont train derailment

Schoolhill tunnel mouth
Schoolhill tunnel mouth

Case for Aberdeen rail tunnel improvements bolstered

Liam Kerr MSP
Liam Kerr MSP

"Ulysses home faster" than SNP Aberdeen rail project delivery

Mick Lynch appeared on GMB this morning and was quizzed by Ben Sheppard and Kate Garraway.
Mick Lynch appeared on GMB this morning and was quizzed by Ben Sheppard and Kate Garraway.

Watch Mick Lynch and Ben Shephard in fiery GMB clash

Empty platforms at Stratford station in east London during a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Wednesday January 4, 2023.
Empty platforms at Stratford station in east London during a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Wednesday January 4, 2023.

Scottish RMT leader calls on UK ministers to “intervene in a positive manner”

ScotRail services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday as railway workers walk out in a second day of strike action this week. Network Rail workers across Scotland walked out yesterday as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.
ScotRail services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday as railway workers walk out in a second day of strike action this week. Network Rail workers across Scotland walked out yesterday as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

Second day of New Year strike action on railways impact ScotRail services

The fresh strike begins on Tuesday
The fresh strike begins on Tuesday

ScotRail services crippled as fresh strike action begins

Compromise is the key to ending rail dispute - Scotsman comment

The rail strikes taking place this week
The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Highlands.
A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Highlands.

West Coast Main Line to remain closed until Friday

Drivers are facing difficult conditions as water levels rise on the roads.
Drivers are facing difficult conditions as water levels rise on the roads.

Transport disruption and floods amid amber and yellow warnings

Industrial action in February would mark the third time firefighters have gone on strike
Industrial action in February would mark the third time firefighters have gone on strike

Firefighters say strike action is ‘inevitable’ amid deadlock on pay

Strike action will cause travel disruption, ScotRail has warned.
Strike action will cause travel disruption, ScotRail has warned.

ScotRail warns of travel disruption over Network Rail staff strikes

Strike action beginning on Christmas Eve will severely limit rail services with people being advised to only travel if “absolutely necessary”, Scotland’s rail operator has warned.
Strike action beginning on Christmas Eve will severely limit rail services with people being advised to only travel if “absolutely necessary”, Scotland’s rail operator has warned.

ScotRail warns travellers of disruption over Christmas because of strikes

Rail passengers such as at Glasgow Central Station - Scotland's busiest - face significant disruption until at least January 7. Picture: The Scotsman
Rail passengers such as at Glasgow Central Station - Scotland's busiest - face significant disruption until at least January 7. Picture: The Scotsman

Rail strikes: Eight more days of disruption until end of New Year week

RMT members at Network Rail are striking over pay and conditions. Picture: John Devlin
RMT members at Network Rail are striking over pay and conditions. Picture: John Devlin

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government must immediate intervene in rail disputes

A photo of RMT general secretary Mick Lynch is seen on a poster as a group of workers stand on a picket line outside a train depot. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images
A photo of RMT general secretary Mick Lynch is seen on a poster as a group of workers stand on a picket line outside a train depot. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Strikes to cause severe disruption to Christmas Eve getaways

The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)
The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar cancel Boxing Day trips to Europe due to RMT strike action

The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)
The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Train strikes: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike

Mick Lynch clashed with Richard Madeley over Christmas rail strikes
Mick Lynch clashed with Richard Madeley over Christmas rail strikes

'Why don't you interview yourself' Richard Madeley and Mick Lynch clash on GMB

Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train at Crewe Station on December 01, 2022 in Crewe, England. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) said its members will strike on eight days - December 13, 14, 16 and 17, and January 3, 4, 6 and 7 - the latest episode in a dispute over pay and working practices. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train at Crewe Station on December 01, 2022 in Crewe, England. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) said its members will strike on eight days - December 13, 14, 16 and 17, and January 3, 4, 6 and 7 - the latest episode in a dispute over pay and working practices. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Commuters warned of ‘significant disruption’ as rail strikes begin

ScotRail has warned passengers to expect massive disruption during the latest round of RMT strikes.
ScotRail has warned passengers to expect massive disruption during the latest round of RMT strikes.

ScotRail warns of disruption ahead of latest rail strikes

RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day

Work over the festive period to prepare for electrification of the Edinburgh-Forth Bridge line has been postponed because of its impact on passengers. Picture: Network Rail
Work over the festive period to prepare for electrification of the Edinburgh-Forth Bridge line has been postponed because of its impact on passengers. Picture: Network Rail

Switching rail line closure work from weekends to midweek being considered

The RMT has called eight more strikes across Britain between December 13 and January 7. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT has called eight more strikes across Britain between December 13 and January 7. Picture: John Devlin

Signs of hope for an end to RMT dispute - but the railways are unpredictable

RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch, on a picket line outside Euston station in London. Picture: PA
RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch, on a picket line outside Euston station in London. Picture: PA

Mick Lynch says UK Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ over rail strikes

The planned work is to prepare the way for the electrification of the Edinburgh-Fife line over the Forth Bridge. Picture: Michael Gillen
The planned work is to prepare the way for the electrification of the Edinburgh-Fife line over the Forth Bridge. Picture: Michael Gillen

Edinburgh-Fife rail line festive closure shelved after passenger dissatisfaction

The public are set to be hit by a fresh set of rail strikes. Photo: Getty Images
The public are set to be hit by a fresh set of rail strikes. Photo: Getty Images

RMT to stage 48-hour rail strikes in December and January

The sleeper service has always been delivered as a partnership between the franchise holder and rail freight company. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
The sleeper service has always been delivered as a partnership between the franchise holder and rail freight company. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Operators on track to continue sleeper service

ScotRail has warned passengers that "very limited services" will be running during a series of RMT strike days. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA
ScotRail has warned passengers that "very limited services" will be running during a series of RMT strike days. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Rail strikes suspended after ‘promise of pay offer’

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Network Rail November rail strikes - new dates

Large areas of grass have turned yellow due to the dry conditions in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh over the summer, with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issuing a 'very high' risk of wildfires alert across southern and eastern Scotland in August as long, dry sunny spells continued. PIC: Jane Barlow.
Large areas of grass have turned yellow due to the dry conditions in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh over the summer, with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issuing a 'very high' risk of wildfires alert across southern and eastern Scotland in August as long, dry sunny spells continued. PIC: Jane Barlow.

The heat could not be higher on our need to face climate change

The RMT has staged eight Britain-wide strikes and one at ScotRail so far this year - with four more stoppages to come. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT has staged eight Britain-wide strikes and one at ScotRail so far this year - with four more stoppages to come. Picture: John Devlin

Could latest twist to rail disputes trigger new Tory-SNP row? - Alastair Dalton

Rail safety is paramount and must not be jeopardised by maintenance budget cuts (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
Rail safety is paramount and must not be jeopardised by maintenance budget cuts (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Kenny MacAskill: Rail dispute is about passenger safety as well as pay

CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.
CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.

‘Frightening’ footage shows young boy playing on live UK train tracks

Rail travel offers advantages such as the ability to work, read or watch while travelling (Picture: John Devlin)
Rail travel offers advantages such as the ability to work, read or watch while travelling (Picture: John Devlin)

What I love and hate about travelling by train – Alastair Dalton

ScotRail staff are continuing to strike.
ScotRail staff are continuing to strike.

Rail strikes: Disruption warning as ScotRail staff continue strikes

The RMT has threatened a one-day strike and indefinite overtime ban from next week. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT has threatened a one-day strike and indefinite overtime ban from next week. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail strike to go ahead after RMT rejects improved pay offer

Travellers at Edinburgh Waverley station. Passengers are again being warned of “significant disruption” to rail services as as staff strike. Picture: PA
Travellers at Edinburgh Waverley station. Passengers are again being warned of “significant disruption” to rail services as as staff strike. Picture: PA

Passengers warned of 'significant disruption' due to rail strikes today

Travellers in Scotland are again being warned of “significant disruption” to rail services as as staff prepare for strike action.
Travellers in Scotland are again being warned of “significant disruption” to rail services as as staff prepare for strike action.

ScotRail warns of ‘significant disruption’ in latest strike by RMT workers

The public are set to be hit by a fresh set of rail strikes.. Photo: Getty Images
The public are set to be hit by a fresh set of rail strikes.. Photo: Getty Images

Union warns it will 'shut down rail network' with strike

A new rail freight depot has been set up at Highland Spring's Perthshire water bottling plant which will see much of the firm's deliveries travelling by rail instead of road -- cutting 8,000 trips by lorry and 3,200 tonnes of carbon emissions each year
A new rail freight depot has been set up at Highland Spring's Perthshire water bottling plant which will see much of the firm's deliveries travelling by rail instead of road -- cutting 8,000 trips by lorry and 3,200 tonnes of carbon emissions each year

Net zer-eau: Highland Spring water on track to cut climate emissions

ScotRail passengers will face a second day of trains chaos on Sunday Pic: National World/John Devlin
ScotRail passengers will face a second day of trains chaos on Sunday Pic: National World/John Devlin

Rail strikes disrupt weekend travel across Scotland

The flooding at Perth station following heavy rain. Picture: Network Rail Scotland/PA Wire
The flooding at Perth station following heavy rain. Picture: Network Rail Scotland/PA Wire

Heavy rain brings travel disruption on railways and roads

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