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RMT warns of safety risks on Euro rail link as Deutsche Bahn are set to begin test runs of non-compliant trains
Rail union RMT warned today that tests using a Deutsche Bahn ICE (Inter City Express) train in the Channel Tunnel in October this year could open the door for other European operators to serve the UK and bring in...
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Tube staff deliver solid vote for action in fight over jobs and safety
TUBE UNION RMT confirmed this morning that members across London Underground have delivered a rock solid mandate for strike action and action short of a strike in a fight over planned cuts to safety-critical jobs that the...
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RMT to take tube safety campaign to Euston passengers after fire detection failures and calls for urgent inspections at all sub-surface stations
RMT to take tube safety campaign to Euston passengers after fire detection failures and calls for urgent inspections at all sub-surface stations
TUBE UNION RMT is to leaflet rush-hour passengers at Euston station this Wednesday morning over cuts to...
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RMT to renew fight to retain guards on Scotrail services through legal and political campaign
RAIL UNION RMT confirmed this morning that it is re-focusing its campaign to retain Guards on Scotrail services, and its opposition to the extension of Driver Only Operation, through a renewed legal and political drive.
The legal challenge...
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RMT demands investigation as Euston escalator fire exposes lethal consequences of axing tube station staff
TUBE UNION RMT today demanded a full external investigation into an escalator fire at Euston station four weeks ago where smoke detection systems failed and the station was only safely evacuated through the experience and vigilance of...
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RMT writes to Transport Secretary and safety organisations demanding urgent action on railways following Potters Bar inquest
RAIL UNION RMT has today written to Transport Secretary Phillip Hammond, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) and the Health and Safety Executive demanding assurances that urgent action is being taken on rail safety following notice ...
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RMT motion at TUC calls for co-ordinated strike action, national demonstration and link up with community groups in fight against the cuts
TRANSPORT UNION RMT has tabled a motion for the TUC Congress in Manchester in September which sets out a blueprint for a co-ordinated trade union and community fight back against the cuts programme and the “class warfare” of the...
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Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail continues mid-week engineering trials in the North East
Rail passengers in the North East are being urged to check before travelling as the next phase of Network...