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Rail workers to stage new 24-hour strike in September as pay dispute escalates

Rail workers are to stage a fresh 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the national dispute over pay, job security and conditions.

The Independent UK

Rail strike: Staff at train companies announce several walkouts in September

Aslef drivers at 12 rail operators will walkout on 15th while TSSA workers at nine companies will take part in separate 24 hour action

Evening Standard

TfL funding deal means tube fares must rise and bus services be cut

Sadiq Khan accepts ‘far from ideal’ settlement but says it secures long-term future for transport network

The Guardian - UK

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Why have Manchester to London rail services been cut to the bone?

Passengers have been hit hard with slashed trains and some of the worst rail problems in recent history

Manchester Evening News

I won’t back down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps

‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps calls ousting of Boris Johnson ‘a mistake’ amid Tory ‘seller’s remorse’

‘He had that force of nature to do things,’ transport secretary says – as Conservative supporters hint at regret

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary unveils deal to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine

Grant Shapps said hosting a refugee family has made the war ‘real’ to him.

The Independent UK

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Britain to support rebuilding of Ukrainian transport network

Britain will share technical expertise with Ukraine as part of a new package of support to help the country rebuild its infrastructure and transport network following Russia's invasion earlier this year, the government said on Thursday.

Reuters

Cyclists could face penalty points for speeding - have your say in response to Grant Shapps

We want to know if you think people riding bicycles should receive penalty points for speeding similarly to how people driving cars do, as proposed by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Let us know in the comments

Bristol Post

'Dickensian Tories trapped in the past expect public to grovel like Oliver Twist'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' refusal to meet union bosses and treatment of striking workers exposes the Tories as a party who don't care about the public, writes Kevin Maguire.

Daily Mirror

Avanti paid shareholders £11.5m despite ‘abysmal’ service for rail users

Train operator under fire for dividend payment amid severe cuts on its west coast main line

The Guardian - UK

Traditional school run could end forever due to self-driving change from 2025

Research worth £100 million is now underway

Nottingham Post

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote

Strike chaos continues

Wales Online

Ex P&O workers' fury as firm escapes legal action after sacking 800 employees

Seafarers left devastated that ferry firm P&O will not be prosectuted for sacking 800 staff by video message say 'spineless' Transport Secretary Grant Shapps should resign over lack of action

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The Independent UK

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

Liverpool Echo

Hundreds of people show support for striking rail workers

Rail workers across the country walked out on Saturday

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps writes to RMT leader demanding pay offer be put to vote

On latest day of rail strikes, UK transport secretary tweets letter after Mick Lynch warns of further action

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Daily Mirror

Sports fans and holidaymakers set for travel chaos with more strikes on Saturday

Tens of thousands of transport workers will go out on strike again this Saturday which is set to cause travel misery for rail passengers including those heading to sporting events and going on holiday

Wales Online

Fresh rail strike misery for passengers as thousands of workers set to walk out for 24 hours

RMT boss Mick Lynch said RMT will continue to negotiate in good faith but said the union won't tolerate being 'bullied'.

Evening Standard

Train strikes: RMT walkout set to cause new travel chaos as Mick Lynch warns ‘really difficult period’ ahead

Just one in five trains are likely to run throughout the day, according to Network Rail

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps accused of ‘advocating fire and rehire’ to end rail strikes

Transport secretary said he could enact legislation to force through measures sought by rail companies

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast rival launches £75 first-class train service from London to Manchester

The 'luxurious' new service has been introduced to help passengers frustrated by a wave of disruption and cancellations

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of bus routes saved at 11th hour as Tories extend funding by six months

In a victory for northern mayors, England's emergency bus funding was extended by £130m just hours before a deadline for firms to notify that they will cut routes or end them completely

The Independent UK

Bus services saved with new £130m funding

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the support will ensure ‘millions across the country can continue to use vital bus services’.

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