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UK union weighs in with freight campaign

Simon Walton
May 27, 2025
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Rail union ASLEF has launched a new campaign, “Rail Freight Future”, as the UK network begins the process of gradual nationalisation. The train drivers’ union…

Proposed ‘Essex-Kent Superlinks’ to scupper ‘unaffordable Lower Thames Crossing’?

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February 27, 2025
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Proposals for Essex-Kent Superlinks would cost 75% less than building a new roadway between Essex and Kent

Chiltern Railways provide update after London Underground strike action called off

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November 7, 2024
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Chiltern Railways services will return to normal on 6 November after ASLEF suspended its planned industrial action on the London Underground.

Unions want London railway lines brought into public ownership

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October 18, 2024
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The leaders of the RMT and ASLEF have sent a joint letter to the Mayor of London asking for the Elizabeth Line and London Overground into public ownership.

Special wedding anniversary cake for Cornish couple

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September 7, 2024
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On 5 September, Great Western Railway presented a couple from Cornwall with a special cake in return for a kind-hearted gesture made 65 years ago.

Train drivers set to go on strike every weekend until November

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August 16, 2024
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The ASLEF Union, which is the union for train drivers, has announced that London North Eastern Railway members are to go on strike.

UK strikes: England Deal, Scotland No Deal

Simon Walton
August 16, 2024
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There is a breakthrough in the more than two years of damaging strikes across the UK railway network – but not everywhere. A new pay…

ScotRail to run reduced timetable during eventful weekend

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August 16, 2024
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Strike action heavily reducing trains on Sunday.

London Paddington: No Great Western trains to operate due to Strike Action

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May 8, 2024
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Limited Great Western Railway services will run on Wednesday 8 May, with no long distance trains

London to Scotland line reopens after Bank Holiday improvements

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May 7, 2024
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The West Coast main line from London Euston to Scotland has reopened after parts of it were closed for upgrades over the Early May bank holiday.