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Train strikes December 2023: Full list of dates as Aslef announce next round of cancellations and...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Drivers at rail companies operating across the UK will strike for 24 hours on dates between Saturday December 2 and Friday December 8. There will also be an overtime ban between Friday December 1 and Saturday December 9. The planned strike action by Aslef comes after talks between the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union saw a deal reached following a bitter pay dispute.
Minister: No positive ‘mood music’ in train drivers’ pay dispute![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Mark Harper said there is no indication of an imminent breakthrough in the long-running pay dispute involving train drivers. He told MPs he has not heard “any such mood music’ suggesting union Aslef might change its position. A so-called memorandum of understanding (MOU) was developed between industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union last week.
Breakthrough announced in long-running row over railway...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Breakthrough announced in long-running row over railway workers' pay and jobs. After talks between the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, a so-called memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been developed. That will include a backdated 2022 pay rise for staff and job security guarantees, the RMT said.
RMT union takes step towards resolving bitter pay dispute![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The biggest rail union, the RMT, is seeking a settlement in its long-running dispute with train operators. An agreement with the 14 rail firms that are contracted by the government and represented by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) appears to have been reached.
Rail plans just a brief encounter, says Jenifer Selway![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Rail Delivery Group put forward plan to close more than 1,000 ticket offices. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has asked the RDG to "withdraw their proposals"
Train strikes: RMT union announces new weekend walk-outs![img](/img/external-link.svg)
About 20,000 members working for 14 train operating companies are expected to take part. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that its members would "continue fighting" But the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said the union was "once again targeting customers"
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Blind commuter slams ticket office closure plans![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Penny Melville-Brown, from Fareham, said the proposals discriminated against people living with sight loss. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said it was engaging with accessibility groups.
Blind commuter slams rail ticket office closure plans![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Penny Melville-Brown, from Fareham, said the proposals discriminated against people living with sight loss. The disability rights campaigner has written an open letter explaining how difficult commuting would be. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said it was engaging with accessibility groups.
Blind commuter slams ticket office closure plans![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Penny Melville-Brown, from Fareham, said the proposals discriminated against people living with sight loss. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said it was engaging with accessibility groups.
Blind commuter slams rail ticket office closure plans![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Penny Melville-Brown, from Fareham, said the proposals discriminated against people living with sight loss. The disability rights campaigner has written an open letter explaining how difficult commuting would be. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said it was engaging with accessibility groups.
Summer holiday getaway begins with fresh national rail strike![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The RMT union says 20,000 members working for train operators in England have walked out in the long and bitter dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions. Rail Delivery Group (RDG), representing train operators, says: “In some areas only around half of train services will run, while others will have no services at all”
Mayors set to take legal action over ticket office closure plan![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Rail Delivery Group (RDG) launched 21-day consultation on ticket office closures. Mayors of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Liverpool City-Region, South Yorkshire and North Tyne join in legal challenge.
Political leaders slam 'shocking' ticket office closure plans![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Political leaders across the Liverpool City Region have criticised the “egregious” proposals by train companies and the UK government. Controversial proposals by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) were announced earlier this month. Could lead to staff being moved out of ticket offices and onto station concourses to sell tickets.
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Mapped - proposed train ticket office closures across Greater Manchester![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has unveiled plans that could lead to nearly all ticket offices across the country being closed. That includes those at some of the UK's busiest stations, such as London Waterloo, London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
Transport: Closing railway ticket offices could leave people 'stranded'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Rail Delivery Group (RDG) unveiled proposals which could lead to nearly all offices being shut. This includes those at some of UK's busiest stations, such as London Waterloo, London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. RDG insisted moving ticket office staff on to station platforms and concourses will ‘modernise customer service’
Nearly every railway ticket office in England set to close under new plans with number of job losses unknown![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Nearly every railway station ticket office in England could close under plans due to be unveiled. Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has made the announcement, which it says is in an effort to reduce costs. Only the busiest stations will be left with open person-operated ticket facilities.
Mass closure of ticket offices will hit 'older and disabled passengers'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Rail Delivery Group has proposed the closure of almost all ticket offices. Move comes after Transport Secretary Mark Harper asked train operators to reduce costs. RDG argues that shifting ticket office staff to platforms and concourses will "modernise customer service" Disability charities and trade unions have expressed anger at the plans.
Almost every railway station ticket office in England set to close – but why?![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Plans to close almost every railway station ticket office in England will be revealed on Wednesday. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is set to publish proposals to close nearly all ticket offices in England.Facilities at the country’s largest stations – such as London terminals and those serving major city centres – will remain open.