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Philadelphia commuters brace for a challenging week as SEPTA introduces significant service cuts starting Sunday. The agency reduces frequency on trains, buses, and trolleys, and some routes will disappear entirely, frustrating thousands of daily riders.

09.12.2025

Transit strike averted by SEPTA–TWU contract agreement

The SEPTA–TWU contract agreement has allowed the agency to sidestep a threatened transit strike and keep buses and trains in service, after negotiators reached a tentative two-year deal with the Transport Workers Union — a development also covered by Trains.
Imminent SEPTA transit strike could halt city services

07.12.2025

Imminent SEPTA transit strike could halt city services

Imminent SEPTA transit strike looms as the union’s leader warns a walkout could happen at any moment. Speaking on Friday, he said the Transport Workers Union is prepared to halt rail transit and bus operations while negotiations with the agency remain unresolved, as reported by NBC Philadelphia.
December rail strikes to hit UK CrossCountry services

23.11.2025

December rail strikes to hit UK CrossCountry services

December rail strikes are set to bring major disruption to festive rail travel in the UK, with a series of walkouts planned on CrossCountry services throughout the month.
Festive travel disruption in Manchester during Unite strike

22.11.2025

Festive travel disruption in Manchester during Unite strike

Festive travel disruption in Manchester is on the horizon after Unite announced that Metrolink staff will strike from Friday 05 December to Sunday 07 December, as first reported by Railway-News.
Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms as Unions Reject Deal

13.09.2025

Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms as Unions Reject Deal

The Long Island Rail Road may witness a strike from September 18 following the rejection by five unions of a 9. 5% wage increase three-year proposed deal.
IBEW Reaches New Five-Year Labor Agreement with Union Pacific

10.09.2025

IBEW Reaches New Five-Year Labor Agreement with Union Pacific

The IBEW negotiated a five-year contract with Union Pacific, guaranteeing wage raises, increased benefits, and expanded leave policies.
Tube strike begins, five days of disruption in London

07.09.2025

Tube strike begins, disrupting London for five days

The Tube strike has commenced and coincides with the first major walkout since the period in March 2023. The London Underground employees represented by the RMT union began the five-day strike regarding pay, work life, and lower weekly hours.
LIRR strike in New York looms as unions push for wage increases

07.09.2025

LIRR strike in New York looms as unions push for wage increases

New York LIRR strike threatens commuters. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
TfL’s urgent move to stop Underground strikes in London

06.09.2025

TfL’s urgent move to stop Underground strikes in London

Transport for London issued an urgent appeal to avert Underground strike action and called upon the RMT union to suspend action and return to negotiations.
London Tube strike: key facts, timeline, and wider impact

05.09.2025

London Tube strike: key facts, timeline, and wider impact

London Tube strike will bring massive disruptions to the capital on 7-11 September when more than 10,000 members of the RMT union will be on scheduled strikes regarding wages and working conditions.
LIRR Engineers Begin Vote on Potential Strike Action

03.09.2025

LIRR Engineers Begin Vote on Potential Strike Action

LIRR engineers have opened up a vote to strike amid escalating tensions between the ­Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and management, which hasn’t had a raise in years and continues to be in mediation.
Tube Strike Talks Continue Amid Pay and Shift Dispute

02.09.2025

Tube Strike Negotiations Aim to Prevent Major Disruption

Talks between London Underground (LU) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are at a crossroads. Staff want better shifts and a shorter working week, but LU bosses claim the changes are not feasible.