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Scottish Government’s controversial China deal with ‘could still be on track’
One of the key figures involved in setting up discussions between the Scottish Government and potential Chinese investors believes that the opportunity for business remains alive, despite criticism over alleged links to human rights abuses and corruption.
Passengers hit out at Borders Railway ‘shambles’ as 70 trains cancelled in ten days
Train punctuality on the Borders Railway has sunk to a new low as Scotland’s newest line prepares to celebrate its first birthday.
Rail commuters face new �40-a-year ticket hike from the New Year
News of the increase of about 1.5 per cent comes after the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said it will strike on Virgin East Coast next Friday and bank holiday Monday.
Sunday, 14 August 2016
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The Guardian
- Has the RMT union's moderate Mick Cash turned militant?Strikes and disputes have led to crisis in the railways. But the RMT says a fluke of timing is to blame as fights come to a head at onceEven for a union that has never been shy of a fight, it has been a busy week. As a conductors’ strike on Southern rail left hundreds of thousands of commuters struggling, the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union announced that its members on Virgin Trains East Coast had also voted to strike. It followed up by calling a walkout by train managers on Eurostar.General secretary Mick Cash, elected to succeed Bob Crow after the union’s leader died suddenly in...
The Scotsman
- Scottish Government’s controversial China deal with ‘could still be on track’One of the key figures involved in setting up discussions between the Scottish Government and potential Chinese investors believes that the opportunity for business remains alive, despite criticism over alleged links to human rights abuses and corruption.
- Passengers hit out at Borders Railway ‘shambles’ as 70 trains cancelled in ten daysTrain punctuality on the Borders Railway has sunk to a new low as Scotland’s newest line prepares to celebrate its first birthday.
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- Rail commuters face new �40-a-year ticket hike from the New Year News of the increase of about 1.5 per cent comes after the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said it will strike on Virgin East Coast next Friday and bank holiday Monday.
This is Money
- How to claim a rail refund through a mobile app (with no forms to fill in) If you are delayed by more than half an hour you can usually claw back some money, but it requires filling in forms that are often hidden at the back of ticket counters and must be asked for.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Woman rescued from level crossing at Steeton POLICE community support officers from Keighley helped avert a potential disaster after receiving a call that someone was acting suspiciously on the tracks near the Skipton road level crossing at Steeton.
Rail Magazine
- New London Underground signalling system reaches critical testing stageTesting of new signalling system to be introduced by Thales and London Underground has reached the point where a train is running at LU’s line speed of 50mph.
Railnews
- RMT announces Bank Holiday strike on VT East Coast The RMT has named strike days on Virgin Trains East Coast in a dispute over jobs, working conditions and safety. All VTEC RMT members, except those working on maintenance at depots, are now set to walk out for 24 hours by not booking on for duty between 03.00 on 19, 26 and 29 August until 02.59 the following day. The union claims that nearly 200 jobs are threatened by staffing cuts.
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- Beach is deserted as rail dispute takes its toll on tourism PLENTY of space on Brighton beach and empty seats at Albion reveal the impact of the disruptive rail strike on the city’s economy.
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