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Passengers using Hull Trains in the UK should prepare for schedule changes due to planned strike action. Timetable adjustments will affect early morning and late evening services on Fridays and Saturdays.

21.02.2025

Hull Trains Strike in the UK: Schedule Changes and Travel Disruptions

Passengers using Hull Trains in the UK should prepare for schedule changes due to planned strike action. Timetable adjustments will affect early morning and late evening services on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Fair Work Commission has suspended Rail Union Strikes until July 1, giving unions and the NSW government time to negotiate a resolution and prevent further disruptions for Sydney commuters.

20.02.2025

Fair Work Commission Suspends Rail Union Strikes Until July Deadline

Fair Work Commission Halts Rail Union Strikes, Setting a July Deadline. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds.

18.02.2025

Sydney Rail Strikes Cause Delays and Cancellations Across the City

Sydney commuters experienced significant disruptions as train workers protested for better wages. The ongoing strikes across Sydney caused severe delays, affecting thousands of daily passengers.
Sydney rail union remains firm in its industrial action, disregarding the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation. This decision results in severe train delays, cancellations, and major commuter disruptions across Sydney.

17.02.2025

Sydney Trains Delays Cause Major Disruptions for Commuters Across the City

Sydney Trains Delays Cause Major Transport Disruptions Across the City. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Sydney commuters should prepare for continued rail disruptions as delays, cancellations, and staff shortages persist. The ongoing industrial dispute between the rail union and the NSW government worsens travel conditions citywide

16.02.2025

Sydney Commuters Face More Rail Disruptions Amid Ongoing Industrial Dispute

Sydney commuters should prepare for continued rail disruptions as delays, cancellations, and staff shortages persist. The ongoing industrial dispute between the rail union and the NSW government worsens travel conditions citywide.
A surge in sick leave among Sydney train drivers disrupted services significantly, sparking accusations from the government. Officials described the event as a coordinated effort to paralyze the rail network.

15.02.2025

Sydney Train Drivers’ Sick Leave Surge Sparks Government Allegations

A surge in sick leave among Sydney train drivers disrupted services significantly, sparking accusations from the government.
Sydney rail union remains firm in its industrial action, disregarding the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation. This decision results in severe train delays, cancellations, and major commuter disruptions across Sydney.

15.02.2025

Sydney rail union refuses to halt strikes despite Fair Work Commission advice

Sydney rail union remains firm in its industrial action, disregarding the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation. This decision results in severe train delays, cancellations, and major commuter disruptions across Sydney.
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14.02.2025

TCRC-MWED Secures New Collective Agreement with CPKC for Engineering Workers

TCRC-MWED has officially ratified a four-year collective agreement with CPKC, improving wages and benefits for 2,300 engineering service employees across Canada.
Avanti West Coast confirms the suspension of planned Sunday train strikes, restoring normal service.

14.02.2025

Avanti West Coast Suspends Planned Sunday Train Strikes for Three Weeks

Avanti West Coast confirms the suspension of planned Sunday train strikes, restoring normal service. The RMT union halted industrial action to resume negotiations over rest day working conditions.
Rail passengers should brace for another weekend of significant travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Avanti West Coast train managers confirmed a walkout for Sunday, affecting scheduled services nationwide.

08.02.2025

Avanti West Coast Train Disruptions Continue Amid Ongoing Strike Actions

Rail passengers should brace for another weekend of significant travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Avanti West Coast train managers confirmed a walkout for Sunday, affecting scheduled services nationwide.
CSX Railroad’s restructuring plan threatened over 120 Cleveland railroad jobs, forcing workers to relocate. SMART-TD and former Senator Sherrod Brown fought back, ensuring job security and stability

05.02.2025

Cleveland Railroad Jobs Saved as SMART-TD and Sherrod Brown Take Action

CSX Railroad’s restructuring plan threatened over 120 Cleveland railroad jobs, forcing workers to relocate. SMART-TD and former Senator Sherrod Brown fought back, ensuring job security and stability.
Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds.

05.02.2025

Rail Unions Plan Two-Week Strike Over Fare Refund Dispute in NSW, Australia

Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds. The dispute stems from service disruptions in January, leaving passengers without compensation.