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The RMT has been staging strike action at Network Rail since last July (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Train strikes: RMT suspends strikes planned for March 30 and April 1

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?

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 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

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

Who is striking in February 2023? Full list of all industrial action

Train drivers from Aslef and RMT announce two strike dates in February.
Train drivers from Aslef and RMT announce two strike dates in February.

Train drivers announce two new strike dates if February

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT)
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT)

8 quotes and one liners from Mick Lynch amid RMT strikes

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

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), joins union members on the picket line outside Euston station in London during a rail strike in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Friday January 6, 2023.
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), joins union members on the picket line outside Euston station in London during a rail strike in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Friday January 6, 2023.

Mick Lynch hits out at 'incompetent' UK government over strikes

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”

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

Rishi Sunak's government seem determined to crush the RMT and demonise its leader, Mick Lynch (Picture: Ming Yeung/Getty Images)
Rishi Sunak's government seem determined to crush the RMT and demonise its leader, Mick Lynch (Picture: Ming Yeung/Getty Images)

Kenny MacAskill: Tories' demonisation of unions contrasts with SNP's approach

Passengers at King's Cross station in London following a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire
Passengers at King's Cross station in London following a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Crowds left waiting at major train stations despite end of rail strike

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

List of all the strikes taking place in the lead up to Christmas 2022

The Aslef Union has announced another walkout date in January. Credit: Getty Images
The Aslef Union has announced another walkout date in January. Credit: Getty Images

Train drivers union Aslef announce fresh day of strike action in 2023

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express (TPE) and Northern will be hit by the latest strike announced by train drivers' union Aslef. Picture: Pa
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express (TPE) and Northern will be hit by the latest strike announced by train drivers' union Aslef. Picture: Pa

Rail services to be crippled for a week as train drivers announce fresh strike

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

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

Rishi Sunak shouldn't negotiate directly with union leaders, but ministers and officials should (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)
Rishi Sunak shouldn't negotiate directly with union leaders, but ministers and officials should (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Tories must talk to unions over threatened strikes – Scotsman comment

RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day

The PCS are timing its road workers’ strikes with the RMT. Credit: Getty
The PCS are timing its road workers’ strikes with the RMT. Credit: Getty

Road workers are set to strike in lead up to Christmas- here’s when

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

Mick Lynch, Leader of RMT Union
Mick Lynch, Leader of RMT Union

RMT union chief Mick Lynch says he’s ‘not the Grinch’

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 RMT represents station staff, train conductors, engineers and cleaners among others. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT represents station staff, train conductors, engineers and cleaners among others. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail dispute: RMT calls off strikes and puts new offer to vote

The RMT has already staged two one-day strikes at ScotRail as part of its long-running pay dispute
The RMT has already staged two one-day strikes at ScotRail as part of its long-running pay dispute

RMT threatens ‘havoc’ ScotRail strikes every Friday and Saturday until Christmas

There will be “widespread disruption across the country, with a very limited number of services operating on a small number of routes”.
There will be “widespread disruption across the country, with a very limited number of services operating on a small number of routes”.

Rail travellers face ‘widespread disruption’ as RMT workers in Scotland strike

Railway staff in Scotland will go on strike this weekend after a union rejected ScotRail’s latest pay offer.
Railway staff in Scotland will go on strike this weekend after a union rejected ScotRail’s latest pay offer.

Weekend rail strike to go ahead after RMT rejects latest ScotRail offer

ScotRail have confirmed the latest strike dates.
ScotRail have confirmed the latest strike dates.

ScotRail confirm strike date on day of Scotland rugby match

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

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The RMT has already staged a one-day strike at ScotRail on Monday and introduced an overtime ban from Friday. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT has already staged a one-day strike at ScotRail on Monday and introduced an overtime ban from Friday. Picture: John Devlin

RMT calls further ScotRail strike for later this month

The overtime ban follows a one-day strike on Monday. Picture: John Devlin
The overtime ban follows a one-day strike on Monday. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail passengers face disruption from RMT overtime ban - and more strikes

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

Rail strikes: Disruption warning as ScotRail staff continue strikes

The Edinburgh End Fuel Poverty Coalition demonstration in Edinburgh on Saturday.
The Edinburgh End Fuel Poverty Coalition demonstration in Edinburgh on Saturday.

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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

RMT members such as station staff and train conductors are already due to strike on Monday October 10. Picture: John Devlin
RMT members such as station staff and train conductors are already due to strike on Monday October 10. Picture: John Devlin

RMT intensifies ScotRail pay dispute by announcing overtime ban

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

ScotRail staff will strike on Monday, October 10.
ScotRail staff will strike on Monday, October 10.

Major disruption likely as ScotRail staff to strike on October 10

The RMT rejected ScotRail's latest 5 per cent offer and other improvements last month. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT rejected ScotRail's latest 5 per cent offer and other improvements last month. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail disruption threatened after RMT members vote for strikes over pay

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

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

ScotRail RMT members could walk out from late September if a majority vote for action.Picture: John Devlin
ScotRail RMT members could walk out from late September if a majority vote for action.Picture: John Devlin

RMT union orders ScotRail strike ballot after rejecting new pay offer

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