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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonEast Midlands Railway strikes suspended after safety talks progress
Planned industrial action by East Midlands Railway workers has been called off after progress was made in talks concerning safety disputes. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union cited "substantial movement" on issues related to new train fleet faults, suspending strikes planned for next week.
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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.
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