Fears 'biggest rail strike in modern history' will create 'serious challenges' in keeping goods moving and supermarkets stocked

Fears of empty shelves as unions plan 'biggest rail strike in modern history'

The RMT could lead 40,000 workers out on strike and 'bring the country to a standstill' over pay and conditions.

'Biggest rail strike in modern history' could leave supermarket shelves empty

Plans are being drawn up to try and minimise chaos on the rail network in the event of industrial action after unions warned of "potentially the biggest rail strike in modern history".

Fears summer rail strike could lead to empty supermarket shelves and pumps

A "summer of discontent" with empty supermarket shelves and petrol stations running dry is feared if a rail strike takes place as unions ask for a pay rise to keep in line with inflation

Fears 'biggest rail strike in modern history' will create 'serious challenges' in keeping goods moving and supermarkets stocked

Unions say strike action is needed in England and possibly Scotland, due to issues over pay, compulsory redundancies and safety concerns.

Warning that rail strike could lead to empty supermarket shelves

RMT ballot of 40,000 workers in protest over pay, compulsory redundancies and safety ends on Tuesday

Plan to prevent food shortages amid fears of ‘biggest rail strike in modern history’

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch warned that ‘a national rail strike will bring the country to a standstill’