Gateline staff at ScotRail reject strike call Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 9, 20210 STAFF working on gatelines at ScotRail stations have voted against all-out strikes, but they have given the green light to other industrial action. The result echoes the recent ballot of ScotRail train cleaners who also rejected walkouts, but the cleaners will begin an effective work to rule on 13 July by
American S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 9, 20210 Didcot Railway Centre will host celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Western Society across two separate gala weekends. The first Diamond Jubilee Gala will take place on July 31 and August 1 and is set to feature five or six locomotives in action and working passenger trains on
Peace talks set to start in Caledonian Sleeper dispute Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 8, 20210 TALKS are due to begin at ACAS tomorrow in a bid to find an agreement in the RMT's dispute with Caledonian Sleeper over a pay freeze. There has already been one series of strikes after a ballot revealed that 85 per cent of the RMT's sleeper members supported walkouts. As a
Vacancy: Advertising Sales Executive Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 7, 20210 Mortons Media Group Ltd is a market-leading, award-winning, international publisher of many successful specialist print titles and websites, covering an array of niche hobbies and interests. As a vibrant and modern media company, you have a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced Advertising Sales Team with a competitive salary and generous
Union calls for ‘rail rethink’ in wake of MPs’ report Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 7, 20210 A HIGHLY critical rail report from a committee of MPs published today says the Department for Transport faces 'an extremely challenging and uncertain environment in which to implement its proposed reforms'. In response, the RMT union has called for an 'urgent' government rethink. The Public Accounts Committee says the English rail
PREVIEW: JULY ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 6, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Headline Lines IETs back in traffic as repair plans established; Northern CAF units return to service; ORR launches review; Industry facing £2bn cuts; TPE completes new train programme;
Facemask uncertainty divides industry Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 6, 20210 POSSIBLE changes to rules about wearing facemasks on trains and other public transport from 19 July have caused confusion. In general, the requirement seems set to be scrapped, although that will be subject to confirmation on 12 July, but health secretary Sajid Javid has just signalled in a breakfast television interview
West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 5, 20210 The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The events will be the first enthusiast galas held at the West Somerset Railway in almost two years since the winter steam event in December 2019. Also see The first gala
Book of the Week: 50 Years of Railways Around Bristol Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 5, 20210 Telling the story of Bristol area railways over the last 50 years, this publication is lavishly illustrated, including many photos taken by rail employees that give a unique insight to railways around Bristol and the surrounding area. Included are well-known locations but also railway byways and those serving industrial Avonmouth, now
Cleaners are latest group to join ScotRail industrial action Uncategorized by railsistem@gmail.com - July 5, 20210 CLEANERS at ScotRail depots are the latest group of workers who will be taking part in industrial action from next week. Conductors and ticket examiners belonging to the RMT have been striking every Sunday for some time. Conductors began the action on 28 March in a dispute over pay for rest