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RMT to call strike ‘if needs be’ over proposed cuts to rail ticket office hours

The union’s assistant general secretary, John Leach, said ticket offices are ‘not just about ticket sales’.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

RMT union members at Avanti West Coast will strike over rest day working.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

Christmas travel strikes: What trains and airports are affected by industrial action this winter?

Walk-outs in the UK and continental Europe will disrupt millions of Christmas journeys

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Family pay tribute to ‘kindest soul’ after fatal railway station assault

Jorge Ortega, 61, suffered severe head injuries after being seriously assaulted at Ilford station at about 8.50pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024

Tributes paid to Elizabeth line worker who died after assault at London station

Transport police called to Ilford station on Wednesday and Jorge Ortega, 61, was taken to hospital with head injuries

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024

Elizabeth line worker dies after suffering head injuries in assault at station

The RMT union said the victim was one of its members and worked as a customer experience assistant

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024

Elizabeth line worker dies after suffering head injuries in assault

The RMT union said the victim was one of its members and worked as a customer experience assistant.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024

Elizabeth Line worker dies after attack at east London station

The 61-year-old railway worker has died after suffering serious head injuries in attack at work

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024

Avanti train guards vote in favour of strike action

Train guards typically work a four-day week but staff shortages mean that rest-day shifts are common

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Elizabeth Line in trouble: After signals chaos, an overtime ban and New Year’s Eve strike

‘Our members’ demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet,’ says RMT general secretary Mick Lynch

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024