Some ScotRail services could return to Glasgow Central High Level later this week, as work continues on making the station safe after a fire destroyed a neighbouring building in Union Street nine days ago. Glasgow City Council has said what remains of the structure is unsafe and is demolishing the rest
Chiltern Railways renationalisation date revealed
The Department for Transport’s programme of renationalisation is continuing, with the next former franchise, Govia Thameslink Railway, set to be taken over by DfT Operator on 31 May.The DfT has already said that this transaction will mark the half-way mark in the ending of contracted privatised train operators, and that
No reopening date for Glasgow Central high level yet
There is no reopening date for the main line platforms at Glasgow Central yet, after a building next door was gutted by fire on Sunday. The remains of the building are unsafe and Glasgow City Council is arranging demolition. Glasgow Central itself was largely undamaged and the low level platforms reopened on
Five West Midlands stations to open — if ORR says yes
Five restored railway stations are due to open in the West Midlands over the next three or four weeks, so long as safety inspectors from the Office of Rail and Road give them the green light. West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said that stations were set to open at Darlaston and
Glasgow Central high level stays closed after fire
The main platforms at Glasgow Central are set to stay closed until next week at the earliest, following the major fire in a building next to the station on Sunday. However, trains to places such as Dalmuir, Larkhall and Motherwell are calling again this morning at the low level platforms 16
RMT announces strikes in four-day week dispute
London Underground train operators who belong to the RMT are set to stage three pairs of walkouts in March, April and May in a dispute over four-day working, which would mean fewer but longer shifts. It is reported that ASLEF is not objecting to the idea, but the RMT says it
Fire crews praised for saving Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central station is closed again today, after a devastating fire destroyed a building alongside on Sunday night. The high level platforms are still sealed off, while although trains are running through the low level station they are not stopping. The ScotRail network in Strathclyde remains seriously disrupted, with services suspended on a
Major West Coast disruption as fire closes Glasgow Central
Hundreds of trains have been cancelled after a fire broke out in a shop next to Glasgow Central station yesterday afternoon. The high level station is closed, while although trains are continuing to run through the low level platforms they are not stopping, with passengers advised to use Argyle Street instead. The
RMT calls for better legal protection for transport staff
The RMT is demanding stronger legal protection for transport workers, as violent incidents continue to rise. The union has called on the Government to introduce a specific criminal offence for assaulting public transport workers ahead of a House of Lords debate. It is also calling for support for a cross party amendment
RMT Underground drivers vote for strike over working week
London Underground services may be disrupted later this month, after RMT drivers voted in favour of a strike in protest at Transport for London proposals to introduce a four day working week. Although the working week would be shorter shifts would be longer, and the union said it was concerned about