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Rail unions accuse ministers of blocking pay deals

‘The strike action is the fault of this government and the employers, and not the workers,’ says Aslef general secretary

The Independent UK

RMT offered Network Rail pay deal in bid to stop further national train strikes

The RMT meets today to discuss the offer, June's strike leader Mick Lynch describes it as a 'real terms pay cut' which will cut frontline staff

Chronicle Live

Network Rail makes new offer to break deadlock row over pay and jobs

Network Rail has made a new offer aimed at breaking the deadlocked row over pay, jobs and conditions.

Evening Standard

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Warning over heatwave transport disruption

Network Rail is preparing to introduce speed restrictions to reduce the likelihood of tracks buckling.

The Independent UK

UK heatwave to reach 'deadly' unprecedented levels as temperatures could soar to 40C

The Met Office has issued a rare 'extreme heat warning' for the UK as experts say Sunday could be an all-time record breaker with temperatures hotter than the Sahara Desert

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Met Office issues amber warning for extreme heat

Temperatures in south-east could exceed 35C at weekend and pose potential risk to life, says forecaster

The Guardian - UK

Train drivers with Northern and TransPennine Express vote to strike

Union reports 'overwhelming' yes vote among its members at both operators

Manchester Evening News

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Train drivers at eight rail firms vote to strike

No dates have been announced, and at least two weeks’ notice must be given of any industrial action

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Drivers at eight rail companies vote to walk out over pay

Continuing the summer of discontent, eight rail companies have voted to strike, their union Aslef announced today, coming after last month's widespread disruption

Daily Mirror

Britain so hot even the train tracks are now bursting into flames in 33C heatwave

Train services had to be suspended this morning after a fire on a bridge in Battersea, South London, between Victoria and Brixton with services to be affected due to reduced speed

Daily Mirror

Aslef union to announce results of strike ballots by train drivers

Outcomes following votes at eight train companies expected on Monday as talks with RMT resume

The Guardian - UK

Bomb squad scrambled to Blackpool station as passengers evacuated due to suspicious package

Rail passengers have reported they are stuck on trains just outside the station because of the incident

Manchester Evening News

Technology upgrade to slash level crossing waiting times

A speed-detection system will be available for use at ‘complex’ crossings nationwide, Network Rail said.

The Independent UK

Leaves on railway tracks caused 3,000 hours of delays over the past four years

New figures show that commuters have been affected by leaves on the line on 35,000 journeys since 2018 and over 2,000 journeys were cancelled as a result of the problem

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Trains stopped after woman climbed onto tracks and started walking down them

An urgent call was made to halt train services as police were called

Evening Standard

‘Fight of our lifetime’: RMT sparks fears of more mass rail strikes

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has sparked fears of further mass rail strikes as he warned unions face the "fight of our lifetime".

Manchester Evening News

National rail dispute over pay is 'the fight of our lifetime' says RMT leader weeks after travellers hit by train chaos

Manchester train stations fell eerily silent last month as thousands of rail workers staged a walkout over pay

Daily Record

Fire-ravaged Troon station revamp plans 'to be put to public' as Network Rail aim to finish work by summer 2024

Councillor Craig Mackay continues to push for updates on the town's railway station.

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The National (Scotland)

RMT union slams ScotRail for six-figure salaries paid to executives

THE RMT union has slammed ScotRail for the "obscene" salaries paid to the rail operator's executives.

Liverpool Echo

Landmarks you can spot on stretches of motorway around and near Merseyside

For many, they are a beacon to let you know you are almost home

Evening Standard

RMT ‘in no rush’ to call further strikes this month after crippling walkouts

A rail workers’ union has said it is “not in any rush” to call for further strike action in July following a series of walkouts last week.

The Guardian - UK

Fresh wave of strikes to hit transport and other services across UK

Industrial action expected on buses and trains with airports and Post Office threatened with more disruption

Daily Record

TikTok and Snapchat being used to encourage Lanarkshire youngsters to be safe this summer

Fearless.org is reaching out using the platforms in quest to remind young people to look out for each other over the holiday period.

The National (Scotland)

Jenny Gilruth: UK ministers ‘deliberately picking a fight’ with rail unions

UK MINISTERS are “deliberately picking a fight with the rail unions” rather than seeking compromise with the RMT and Network Rail, Scotland’s…

Daily Record

TikTok and Snapchat are being used to encourage young people to be safe, be kind and be fearless this summer

Social media is a tool Youth charity Fearless.org is using to boost holiday safety

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