Trains canceled in UK as unions stage 2nd 24-hour walkout

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A third walkout is planned for Saturday as part of Britain's biggest and most disruptive railway strike in 30 years. The 24-hour strike by 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff canceled about four-fifths of passenger services across the country. Highways also were less busy than expected, and many people appeared to heed advice to avoid travel.

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Times of India

Trains cancelled in UK as unions stage 2nd 24-hour walkout

The 24-hour strike by 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff canceled about four-fifths of passenger services across the country. A third walkout is planned for Saturday as part of Britain’s biggest and most disruptive railway strike in 30 years.

14 days ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Network Rail strike: Scotland likely to see more 24-hour walkouts

The RMT's Mick Lynch says if negotiations continue to fail, Saturday's 24-hour strike may not be the last.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Strikes cripple Britain's railways, unions warn of more to come

Strikes crippled Britain's rail network for the second time this week on Thursday as union bosses, train operating firms and the government faced off over demands that workers' pay increases keep pace with surging inflation.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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