The Latest Breaking News from RMT

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

The railways will be shutting down for three days this week but industrial action could also be taken by teachers and nurses demanding fair pay

Britain's railway network this week faces its biggest strike action in more than three decades in a row over pay as soaring inflation erodes earnings. Rail union the RMT has said that more than 50,000 workers will take part in a three-day national strike, coinciding with major events including the…

Just five ScotRail routes will be running this week as Network Rail workers go on strike. The public has been urged to only travel if necessary or find alternative means of transport.

Disruption to start on Monday evening before RMT action begins in much of northern and south-west England, Wales and Scotland

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) confirmed that strikes will take place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Train and Tube services will be crippled by strikes this week in bitter disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.

Footfall is expected to drop by 9.3% across all retail destinations next week, peaking at a 13% fall at shopping centres.

Union bosses have warned of potential chaos this week on top of the pandemonium already expected in light of the railways shutting down for three days this week