Trainline: FTSE 250 firm hikes guidance as impact of UK rail strikes falls Business The FTSE 250 online retailer raked in just over £3bn in sales in the six months ended August 31, up 14 per cent year-on-year.
Aslef: Rail strikes called amid ‘toxic situation’ in dispute with LNER Transport and infrastructure Aslef’s lead negotiator has said the union is putting “members first” in a “toxic situation” after announcing a fresh series of strikes. Train drivers working for LNER – which runs the passenger service on the East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh – will walk out on weekends from the end of August in [...]
More rail strikes coming: Aslef accuses LNER of ‘bullying’ and breaking agreements Transport and infrastructure The Aslef train drivers union has called for industrial action every weekend until November, citing a “breakdown” in relations with the LNER train company. In an announcement this morning, the leader of the union said the company’s “continued failure” to sort out long-standing issues had “forced us into this position.” Drivers on the east coast [...]
Strikes: Government confirms it will scrap ‘spiteful’ minimum service levels August 6, 2024 The Minimum Services Act was introduced in 2023 in the midst of an unprecedented wave of strikes across the UK.
You think Britain’s railways are a mess? Take a look at Germany. July 15, 2024 Take a look around Europe and you'll find many of the continent's wealthiest countries also can't run a railway system properly.
Elizabeth Line shines as it carries a record number of passengers May 14, 2024 A record number of City commuters are using the Elizabeth Line, new data shows, despite concerns about a recent downturn in performance.
Train strikes to restart sparking anger from City bodies and hospitality groups May 6, 2024 Britain's railways are bracing for yet another round of industrial action as train drivers stage walkouts throughout next week.
Fresh train strikes to disrupt commuters in May as drivers walk out again April 22, 2024 Train drivers at 16 rail companies will launch another series of one-day strikes in May, it has been announced.
Political scraps over public or private ownership are a distraction to solving Britain’s railway woes April 22, 2024 Delays, cancellations and strikes - the UK's railways are in a mess. But both parties' solutions for fixing the nation's rail network are flawed, argues Guy Taylor
How to avoid train strikes this weekend? National Express revs up capacity ahead of rail disruption April 5, 2024 National Express is adding more routes and more seats to its UK coach network this weekend to help Brits avoid train strike disruption.