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RMT union
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving RMT union, from September 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldTube inspector faces action after stopping violent fare dodgers
A Tube inspector is facing disciplinary action from London Underground Limited after intervening in a violent attack by fare dodgers at Bond Street station in October last year. The RMT union has stated the inspector used minimum force necessary and will seek an explanation from the operator.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 68 · Hype 45- Tube & Rail · London
Train firm bosses earned £3.5m as dividends hit £400m
Chief executives of three major train supply firms received a combined £3.5 million in salaries last year, as their companies distributed nearly £400 million to shareholders in dividends. Rail unions have criticised these payments.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45 - Tube & Rail · All London
Chiltern Railways staff to strike over driver-only operation
Chiltern Railways services will be affected by strike action on October 10th and 17th, 2026. RMT union members are protesting planned driver-only operation for East West Rail, citing safety risks.
All London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Tube & Rail · All London
Rail assaults rise to record 25,000 incidents
Reported assaults on Britain's railways have reached a record high of nearly 25,000 incidents in the 2025-26 period. The figures reveal a substantial rise in attacks against both passengers and rail staff, prompting calls for increased staffing and policing.
All London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 41 - Tube & Rail · London
RMT union members vote for fresh Tube strikes
Members of the RMT union have voted to support further strike action on the London Underground. The dispute centres on proposals for a four-day week for train drivers, with the union raising concerns about fatigue and shift patterns.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 
Tube & Rail · LondonRMT sets Thursday deadline for Tube driver four-day week talks
The RMT union has given London Underground a deadline of Thursday, September 3rd, to respond to its demands regarding a four-day week for Tube drivers. The union is seeking assurances on staffing, opt-out conditions, and a greater negotiating role.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45