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 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.
A rail strike in France is taking place on Tuesday, January 13, but SNCF says disruption should be limited, as reported by Railway Pro.
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 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 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 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. The walkout, called over tram driver fatigue, is expected to hit tram services across the city hard, including routes that serve the Christmas markets.
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. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is already preparing for contingencies in a bid to mitigate possible disruption for commuters.
The IBEW negotiated a five-year contract with Union Pacific, guaranteeing wage raises, increased benefits, and expanded leave policies. It marks the union’s efforts towards receiving fair treatment and better workplace benefits.
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.
New York LIRR strike threatens commuters. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
