This week…
The RMT and London Underground held talks to try and resolve their dispute over the sacking of a driver;
But the talks ‘broke down’ and the RMT pledged to continue with the strikes;
And then London Underground said they would reinstate Arwyn Thomas in a bid to stop the strikes;
But the RMT then accused LU of ‘undermining’ their campaign and they will still strike;
So, if you’re travelling on the Tube on Monday – here’s some travel advice!
In non-Tube related news…
The Railtex show was on at Earls Court Network Rail Chairman Rick Haythornthwaite opened the show;
..and the following day Philip Hammond delivered his speech ‘Rail Reform‘ at Railtex;
Elsewhere Theresa Villiers announces that 1,200 new trains will be purchased for Thameslink…
..and Siemens is selected as the preferred bidder to build the new rolling stock for Thameslink;
Plus in Scotland: Scotland’s £1bn rail investment programme is unveiled to the public.
