General Election 2017: who says what about transport?
You can’t have missed the news that Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap general election- to happen in less than 2 months time! It may seem like Brexit Referendum #2, but there’s much more going on than just Britain’s departure from the European Union.
What does each party have planned for transport? We checked out their policies.
Conservative Party
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Staff on Virgin Trains East Coast are the latest to join strike action in the ongoing row over the role of guards and their jobs.
Members of the RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) Union who work for Virgin East Coast will…
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Southern Rail services have been subject to numerous interruptions due to ongoing disputes with rail workers’ unions ASLEF and the RMT. Workers from both unions will strike next week on…
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The looming threat of strike action and ongoing disruption looms over most of the country as Unions and rail franchises continue to butt heads over a range of issues. This, combined with the hectic festive period and extensive maintenance work taking place on rail lines in London (to make way for the Crossrail project), many will find it difficult…
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The average cost for an hour’s parking in London is now more than the newly increased National Living Wage – now at £8.84 per sixty minute stint! The Living Wage currently sits at £7.20, and is due to increase to £7.50 in April 2017.
Even those with parking permits in the capital were found to be paying a premium – with…
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Plenty of us liftshare to and from the office on a daily basis, but how can the journey actually increase your performance once you arrive? Easy. Put down the coffee and keep these tips in mind next time you hop into your shared commute…
1 Don’t just chat, network!
If your sharer is from a different department, company, or team, your…
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Members of train driver union ASLEF have backed walk-outs on Southern Rail services by 87%, sparking fresh travel misery for rail commuters, with commuters in Ashford and Tonbridge will be the most affected.
The strikes are due to take place on December 13th, 14th and 16th, and between January 9th and 14th. These are separate to and as well as…
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The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) Union members have voted to go on strike over further disputes over the Night Tube service – just 24hrs after new London Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed it start date.
The overnight service was due to launch on two lines from August 19th, but it seems the ongoing workers disputes over the new service are…
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Another London Underground strike could be on the horizon as a row ignites between rail trade unions and Transport for London.
A major housing project that’s set to take over the space currently occupied by Earls Court Exhibition Centre may also see the demolition of the Lillie Road tube depot, which sits in the same space. However, TfL have said…
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The Night Tube saga with TfL continues into 2016, as the RMT (Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers) Union confirm a further three walk-outs of London Undergound staff.
Downing tools for 24hrs on Tuesday 26th January, Monday 15th February and Wednesday 17th February, staff will walk out disputes over pay and conditions, and the removal of 800 jobs from stations. Aslef,…
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Another rail strike takes place in London today as RMT (Rail Maritime and Transport Union) staff working on the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) go on a 48hr strike.
The ongoing row between unions and TfL, over working conditions and in particular, the use of agency staff, saw the industrial action called by the RMT as the union’s General Secretary Mick Cash…
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London has seen its fair share of public transport strikes and union negotiations this year, and each time we see residents of the capital voicing their complaints over social media in droves. Some complain that their daily commute will be impacted, while others are happy to explore other travel methods.
The most recent strike has been postponed for now, and…
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Reading Festival fans might find their travel plans delayed, thanks to a strike planned by rail provider First Great Western.
The industrial action will take place for three days throughout the bank holiday weekend, from 12:01 am on Saturday August 29th to Monday August 31st.
Get Reading reports that Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) is holding its latest strike…
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Update: The national rail strike will happen on May 25th (a bank holiday) with a ban on overtime working in place on the following Tuesday.
As we reported yesterday the first National Rail strike for 20 years could happen.
Will there actually be a strike? We don’t know for certain. We do know…
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Northern Ireland trade unions are on strike today, which is causing disruption to public transport services and other areas of the public sector.
Among the striking bodies, public transport provider Translink has announced it will not operate any bus or train services during the action. The BBC reports that this has led to roads across Northern Ireland to become clogged and…
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UPDATE 11/02:
Planned bus strike action across London’s 18 service operators has been postponed by union Unite. The strike was due to take place on Friday 13th February and Monday 16th February, but the union has expressed interest in securing a dialogue with bus companies. It hopes to negotiate a solution to current pay disparities during these talks.
The BBC reports that…
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London bus strikes are due to happen not once, but three times in February – according to new updates from Transport For London.
The city’s Evening Standard reports that the first strike will take place this Thursday, February 5, and will run from 4am on Thursday until Friday morning. Subsequent strikes…
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The capital will be battered by a bus strike tomorrow, according to a confirmation posted by Transport for London.
It follows last week’s warning from the union Unite, which threatened a 24-hour strike between 04:00 and 23:59 on Tuesday, January 13th. In its alert, Transport For London offered assurance to the city’s commuters by adding, “We are working…
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