'We're not going to stand for it' - RMT workers striking on Newcastle Central Station picket line determined to win pay and jobs row

'We're not going to stand for it' - RMT workers striking on Newcastle Central Station picket line determined to win pay and jobs row

RMT workers turned out in force to stand on picket lines outside Newcastle Central Station on the first day of the strike

Just 60 per cent of trains likely to be running on Wednesday after strikes

Just 60 per cent of trains likely to be running on Wednesday after strikes

North East was hit by national rail walkout which means most services were cancelled

Train strike chaos as stations deserted with just one in five services running

Train strike chaos as stations deserted with just one in five services running

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union train strike has entered its second day, with as few as one in five railway services operating amid a bitter dispute with Government over pay and conditions

Another rail strike to go ahead on Thursday as Grant Shapps accused of ‘wrecking’ negotiations

Talks break down and another rail strike is to take place with the RMT blaming Transport Secretary Grant Shapps over their failure

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Train strikes: RMT to hold fresh talks with rail companies but Thursday’s action to go ahead – as it happened

Union says Tuesday’s strikes had seen ‘fantastic’ turnout at picket lines and ‘exceeded expectations’

The Guardian - UK

Biggest national rail strike in 30 years as thousands of trains cancelled and warnings of more to come

Network Rail services grind to a halt leaving stations deserted with workers either staying at home or hitting the roads

The Independent UK