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Rail strikes: anger as UK government refuses to join last-ditch talks

Millions face week of cancelled services and union leaders warn industrial action could spread

The Guardian - UK

How much rail workers earn ahead of planned train strikes

Rail workers are set to strike over pay and redundancies

Wales Online

Warning that Greater Manchester's roads will get 'busier' as rail strikes planned next week

National Rail warned passengers they will face 'severe disruption' with very limited services running next week

Manchester Evening News

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Biggest train strike in 30 years inevitable as talks fail and too late to roster staff

Only on the Isle of Wight will trains run normally this week, from before 6am to after 11pm

The Independent UK

Train strikes could carry on into the autumn, warns RMT chief

Mick Lynch said there ‘doesn’t seem to be much evidence’ that further strikes can be avoided

Evening Standard

Shapps says it is ‘crazy’ to suggest Tories want rail strikes to go ahead

Transport secretary responds to Keir Starmer’s claim government wants to feed off division of RMT action

The Guardian - UK

Ministers must 'get around the table' with unions to stop 'cruel' rail strikes, says Tory MP

Senior Conservative Jake Berry has broken ranks to warn the government the"only way out of a dispute is via negotiation" as the country was braced for walkouts that will spark mass disruption

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British minister condemns rail strikes as 'huge mistake'

British transport secretary Grant Shapps has condemned planned rail strikes as a "huge mistake" that will stop people attending hospital appointments, sitting school exams or getting to work.

Reuters

When do the train strikes start?

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK

Every railway ticket office in England to be closed in new secret plan

The move is designed to save £500million a year and is reported to be starting in September

Wales Online

Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing’ the public with crippling rail strikes

Labour say Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary want the country to ‘grind to a halt’ so they can ‘feed off the division’.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing millions of innocent people’ with strikes next week

The Transport Secretary alleged the RMT had ‘ignored’ requests to negotiate a deal ahead of widespread industrial action

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer accuses government of ‘pouring petrol on fire’ of rail strike dispute

‘They want the country to grind to a halt so they can feed off the division,’ Labour leader will say

The Independent UK

Network Rail in last-ditch bid to stop train strike causing chaos across UK

RMT union leaders say ‘no viable’ deals are on the table and walkout is set to go ahead, hitting tourism, sport and festivals

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The Independent UK

Thousands march in London to demand action over cost of living crisis

‘Don’t you dare shift the blame for inflation on to working people,’ TUC chief warns Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

New strike chaos as teachers and NHS staff warn of action over pay

Rail unions set to walk out on Tuesday, as clashes loom over public sector pay offers falling short of inflation

Tribune News Service

UK train strike part of crisis for world’s oldest railway

Britain’s biggest train strike in 30 years is set to upend travel Tuesday as the world’s oldest railroad struggles to redefine its role in a commuting landscape transformed by the coronavirus crisis.

The Independent UK

When do the train strikes start?

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

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The Independent UK

Train strikes – live: Ministers ‘pouring petrol on fire’ over dispute, Starmer says

Passengers have been warned not to travel by train during the disruption

Edinburgh Live

How to claim ScotRail refunds during the upcoming rail strikes

ScotRail customers are being promised compensation if they delay their travel plans over the upcoming strike days, as the largest rail strike in decades is set to take place.

Daily Record

How to get ScotRail refunds during the rail strike - including full compensation

ScotRail customers can apply for money back if they don't travel during the industrial action.

Evening Standard

Ministers slammed after admitting not meeting RMT over strikes for a month

They have been accused of ‘twiddling their thumbs whilst innocent passengers suffer’

The Independent UK

London’s Mayor accuses Government of ‘inciting’ Tube strike

More railway workers are to be balloted for industrial action in growing disputes over pay and jobs.

Daily Mirror

Andy Burnham backs striking rail staff and warns Labour must be clear what it stands for

The Greater Manchester Mayor said it was 'entirely their right' for RMT members to walk out next week and accused Tories of 'demonise' workers

Daily Mirror

Full list of UK rail strikes affecting Glastonbury Festival next week

There are just eight services running from London to Castle Cary - the station closest to the Glastonbury Festival site - on Thursday, suggesting the trains will be completely packed

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