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Cross River Rail CFMEU inquiry hears disruption claims

18.03.2026

Cross River Rail CFMEU inquiry hears Brisbane delay claims

Cross River Rail CFMEU inquiry proceedings in Queensland have heard claims, as reported by ABC, that the union “purposefully” interfered with work on Brisbane’s taxpayer-funded rail project.
London Underground strikes planned over work dispute

11.03.2026

London Underground strikes planned over spring dispute

London Underground strikes are set to take place across March, April and May. Drivers remain in dispute over proposed changes to working arrangements.
Flexible Payment Eurostar Enhances Travel Options in UK and France.

07.03.2026

Belgian Rail Strike Disruptions Cloud Belgium Travel

Belgian rail strike disruptions are expected to affect travel in Belgium after the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its advice according to the FCDO, following Brussels Airport’s announcement, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Nationwide 24-hour strike Belgium: 12 March travel impact

01.03.2026

Nationwide 24-hour strike Belgium: flights and trains cut on 12 March

Belgium faces a Nationwide 24-hour strike Belgium on 12 March, after the country’s three largest trade-union confederations confirmed on 27 February a coordinated general walkout over the federal government’s draft pension reform, as reported by VisaHQ.
TfL outsourcing cleaners: RMT protests Mitie contract

25.01.2026

TfL outsourcing cleaners sparks RMT protest over Mitie deal

TfL outsourcing cleaners has drawn fresh criticism, with the RMT union set to demonstrate outside Transport for London’s board meeting at City Hall while it pushes for cleaners on the network to be brought in-house, as reported by the BBC.
Belgian rail strike disruptions hit CFL cross-border routes

25.01.2026

Belgian rail strike disruptions: CFL warns cross-border commuters

Belgian rail strike disruptions are set to hit cross-border commuter rail lines Luxembourg–Belgium next week, with Luxembourg’s national railway company CFL warning passengers about expected disruption on three routes into Belgium, as RTL Today reports.
Spain train drivers strike warning after deadly crashes

22.01.2026

Spain train drivers strike deepens after fatal derailments

Spain train drivers strike plans have been set out by the drivers’ union SEMAF after a week of back-to-back fatal rail accidents, with the union warning of an “unacceptable deterioration” in rail safety, as reported by RailTech.
Rail strike in France — SNCF says services mostly normal

13.01.2026

Rail strike in France: SNCF expects limited disruption

A rail strike in France is taking place on Tuesday, January 13, but SNCF says disruption should be limited, as reported by Railway Pro.
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.