Train drivers at nine rail companies have announced a new strike in August as a dispute causing travel chaos across the country deepens. He said trains would be returned to service as "quickly as possible", but warned that Great Western Railway services in particular were likely to face continued disruption. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Scotrail and West Midlands Railway have all reported cancellations. It said there could be short-notice cancellations. Industrial action is currently due to take place across four 48-hour periods: 13 to 14 December, 16 to 17 December, 3 to 4 January and 6 to 7 January. A spokesperson for LNER said services were being reduced as a result of an increase in the number of our staff self-isolating due to Covid. In Scotland, ScotRail reported more than a hundred cancellations on Monday. They disputed claims by workers that managers are increasingly rejecting such requests, as staffing levels have fallen. Read about our approach to external linking. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. We were supposed to see each other in March and then Covid happened.". VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. In October, Avanti's contract was extended for only six months. This year I've had to spend 160 one day just to get here because it was a busy day for taxis so it was 160 here and back. She hopes to catch a ScotRail train but fears it could now take "up to four changes" before she gets to Gatwick. Usage has steadily crept up since the pandemic - but station performance is slowly slipping. Great Western Railway said it was seeing increasing absence rates, and some disruption of its services. Trains are being cancelled and rail services disrupted after the UK recorded its hottest day on record. "On a semi-regular basis I'm getting home at nine o'clock at night," she added. "He's trying to keep away from people and so is a bit loathe to seek help from staff in person. Last month, six of the trains were taken out of service by GWR after hairline cracks were found in the suspension system during routine maintenance. Avanti West Coast is another operator experiencing staff shortages and warning of short-notice cancellations. LNER, which runs services on the East Coast main line, is operating an amended timetable in the week before Christmas because of the number of absent drivers and train managers. Hitachi said: "Safety is our number one priority and as a precaution, the decision was taken to halt the entry into service of our intercity fleets pending inspection. The station will be undergoing repairs to the train shed roof, meaning all trains are cancelled. Read about our approach to external linking. It is offering customers refunds or fee-free re-booking. ': ' , 2002 The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said: "We totally reject any suggestion that the replacement of franchises with contracts during the pandemic is adversely affecting performance.". When dogs in Alaska wait for the bus Video, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, Jeremy Renner TV show poster edited after accident, Keep cake away from office, says food adviser, Santos denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe, City asks Madonna if it can borrow her painting, Germany: We are no longer reliant on Russian energy, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe. Author and railway analyst Christian Wolmar said the railways were in the "worst state" he had seen in 25 years of writing about them. He said: "If you get a welding torch up against the [electronics] it can fry [them] so the first thing you have to do is take all the electronics out, disconnect all the electrical equipment, that takes a day or two, then you do the repair, then you have to put it all back again.". She said she took taxis to and from work which cost her more than 160. He told BBC business correspondent Katy Austin that while body shell cracking would not "cause the trains to crash or disintegrate or anything like that", he said it is a "serious point" that requires action because if metal fatiguing is allowed to continue, the "cracks will spread, and the body shell strength will be weakened". "We have always wanted to secure a negotiated settlement and that is what we will continue to push for in this next phase of intensive talks. "A lot of train companies tend to not employ enough train drivers. Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected? When she didn't have paid sick leave, she ended up with no vacation and had to take unpaid days to care for her daughter, straining her finances. He doesn't have a ticket to go back to Bournemouth now as his return ticket's not valid for a few weeks. In addition to rising rates of Covid among staff, the operators website also advises that its driver training programme has been severely disrupted by the virus and social distancing constraints. When dogs in Alaska wait for the bus Video, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, Santos denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe, Maximum two drinks a week, Canada guidance advises, US town with no water using rain to flush toilets, Celebrities who say their children will get no inheritance, Heathrow beefs up security over cannabis arrests. Who was Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky? 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When dogs in Alaska wait for the bus Video, Fires blaze after UK passes 40C for first time, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, Jeremy Renner TV show poster edited after accident, Keep cake away from office, says food adviser, Santos denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe, City asks Madonna if it can borrow her painting, Germany: We are no longer reliant on Russian energy, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe. The outcome has outraged thousands of workers who had hoped for more support from a political party and a president who had campaigned on the promise of passing national sick leave and supporting unions. CrossCountry said its services between Nottingham (pictured) and Cardiff had been particularly affected, Several trains in a row have been cancelled on a number of days, Aslef said a lot of train companies did not employ enough drivers. When he finally scheduled an appointment, the doctor told him he had a gut infection. 16 January 2023, 06:06 GMT. During the Covid crisis, the government moved train companies onto emergency contracts. 2023 BBC. "We're working hard to be able to operate as many services as possible, but advise customers to check National Rail Enquiries prior to travel for the latest information on their service.". These figures reflect on-the-day cancellations. At the capital's 15 busiest stations, just under a third of all services were either delayed or cancelled. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said the threat of strike action "has made the rail employers see sense". Who was Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky? Though 16 states have passed laws requiring paid sick leave over the last decade, one in five workers across the country still does not have access to the benefit, with low-wage workers most at risk. CrossCountry is also warning of train crew shortages and disruption. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. That figure stood at 7.6% a month ago. Fox News Virginia mom details moments that reportedly led up to 6-year-old shooting teacher Abby Zwerner, the 25-year-old teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student on Friday, is described by fellow teachers, city officials as a hard-working educator devoted to her students. TfL said that major works were taking place on a 20-mile stretch between Euston and Watford Junction. 2023 BBC. Network Rail warned that services would remain "extremely limited", with trains on Monday also likely to be affected. Transpennine hasn't had a rest day working agreement in place with Aslef for nearly a year. Read about our approach to external linking. A rail strike by 40,000 RMT union members has caused four in five trains to be cancelled today as many people return to work after the Christmas break. A spokesman added that the issue is affecting long-distance journeys between cities, which are being refunded, but that suburban and rural GWR services are still running as normal. Vet Jenna Blackburn's usual commute is Chester to Manchester, changing at Warrington, often on Northern. TransPennine has also come under the spotlight for poor services, although it insists cancellation numbers have been reducing. Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, New Zealand PM Ardern to step down next month, Arizona town with no water using rain to flush toilets. Who was Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky? ", Housework: The only work you never retire from, the only work you never get paid for", US lawmakers vote to block potential rail strike. His father was planning to stay with him because Rob's brother needed to self-isolate at their father's house in Bournemouth after arriving in the UK from Thailand. All high-speed Great Western Railway services between London, Bristol, Cardiff and Penzance have been cancelled and customers are advised not to attempt to travel today. Rail passengers are being warned of fresh disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies. Read about our approach to external linking. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. But Mr Wolmar said he believed there was more to the recent problems, with a "perfect storm" of factors. 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It comes after Tuesday's record-breaking temperatures above 40C, which caused damage to overhead electric lines and railway tracks. "It's important to point out that the affected trains are relatively new, in which case the manufacturers should foot the bill for any repairs, not passengers or taxpayers.". Rail companies say the RMT announcement came too late to prevent disruption and a temporary revised timetable for Saturday, Sunday and Monday will remain in place. What happened in the Ukraine helicopter crash? Stations in the north west of the city were generally the worst performing with some seeing only about half of services arrive as scheduled. According to Gabe, his company's attendance policy meant marks against a worker for any time away, "so I was putting off going", he said. In addition to rising rates of Covid among staff, the operators website also advises that its driver training programme has been severely disrupted by the virus and social distancing constraints. However, the suspension is a significant development, as it is the first time in the RMT's long-running dispute that a strike has been called off to make further talks easier. Read More. This has resulted in trainees taking longer to qualify. Network Rail continues to advise passengers to check before they travel, and to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary on Saturday and Monday. The affected routes are between London Kings Cross and Leeds, and London Kings Cross and Lincoln. Overall, passenger numbers are now back up to 80% of the observed usage three years ago but, as rail users return, performance has slipped at many stations. "TPE has been pre-cancelling anything between 250 - 450 trains per week since summer across its network due to crew unavailability. What happened in the Ukraine helicopter crash? Another passenger described the Nottingham to Cardiff service as "shocking". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A train drivers' union has blamed an operating company for repeated rail cancellations, saying it does not employ enough staff. Another transport union, the TSSA, had already called off November action at Network Rail so that discussions could continue, and on Friday suspended planned rail strikes on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at different firms. More than 90,000 tested positive for Covid in the UK on Monday, but the true number is. In recent weeks, demands for paid sick leave from rail workers like Gabe pushed the US to the brink of its first national rail strike in 30 years. The RMT union said it would now enter "a period of intensive negotiations" with Network Rail and train operators. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She said the operator had a plan in place to make improvements, and was working with Network Rail to improve reliability. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. Tom and Lydia Ellis, who are from New Zealand but living in Bristol, will have to take a bus to get to the game. At the UK busiest station, Waterloo, 76% of trains arrived on time; Victoria had 72% arrive on time, London Bridge had 62%, Liverpool Street had 86% and Clapham Junction 60%. 1 billion (November estimate) 1.2 billion. Infrastructure problems play a role too. Mr Shoveller said on Monday there will be "limited ability" to change the strike timetable. In January, CrossCountry blamed Covid infections for reduced services and cancellations, saying more than one in 10 staff were absent. "This rolling stock must not be allowed back into service until we are 100% certain these trains are safe. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote. It is still rebuilding services as more drivers are trained up, and says it's focused on restoring a full timetable in December. Geoff Hobbs, Transport for London's director of public transport planning, said: "At times things can go wrong and services may need to be cancelled or delayed. LNER passengers affected by cancellations can use their tickets on the following operators' services instead: LNER said affected customers' tickets will be valid up to and including Sunday 16 May, though a new reservation would need to be made. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. She said plenty of people were waiting around on the concourse, as they tried to work out how and when they would be able to make their journeys. The suspension has been announced 11 days before a fresh RMT strike ballot is due to close on 15 November. "Our priority is our members, and we are working towards securing a deal on job security, a decent pay rise and good working conditions.". We're doing everything we can to get things back up and running. 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At the UK busiest station, Waterloo, 76% of trains arrived on time; Victoria had 72% arrive on time, London Bridge had 62%, Liverpool Street had 86% and Clapham Junction 60%. In total, 520,853 services were scheduled across Great Britain between 16 October and 12 November, 15% lower than the same time in 2019. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Rosters for drivers are typically agreed a week in advance, and so the "short notice cancellation" of the strikes "means that train driver availability will inevitably be very challenging and rely primarily on volunteers", the RDG added. Read about our approach to external linking. Earlier this month I spoke to Steve Montgomery, the boss of First Rail; parent of both TransPennine Express and Avanti. Now, most train operators are paid on a performance-related fixed fee basis, and it is the government, that bears the financial risk - and holds the purse strings. The RMT union, which represents transport workers, said that with infections rising, absences would have severe consequences for services, but the safety of staff and the public must come first. "People are just deflated because this has happened so many times.". She says the situation is "being handled in the worst way" and that she "got less than 30 minutes' notice by email" of the cancellations, by which time she was already at the train station. Monday 16 January 2023. 'One by one they have all been testing positive', ScotRail cancels 118 services as Covid spikes, Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, New Zealand PM Ardern to step down next month, Arizona town with no water using rain to flush toilets. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said that it was "positive" that the RMT had "stepped back from the brink". Passengers at King's Cross station faced further disruption on Wednesday. Read about our approach to external linking. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. It has warned the problem could affect services on Sunday too. "People are scared for their jobs .We need protection.". In 2020, Congress passed a temporary law requiring most companies to offer two weeks of paid sick leave to staff forced to quarantine due to Covid-19. On some days, numerous trains in a row have been cancelled. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said suspending the strike action was "a positive development for passengers up and down the country". Damage to overhead wires means trains are being cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or. That's always been their attitude. By Hugh Schofield. It follows severe travel disruption on Tuesday, with most journeys scrapped through the Met Office's extreme heat zone, which covered much of central, northern, and south-east England. Katy Austin, the BBC's Transport Correspondent, at King's Cross station on Wednesday morning, said a notice up on departure boards stated there would be no trains from there until midday. Rail services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton have been hit by major disruption. Are you a passenger who was due to travel on one of the affected trains? President Macron's reform programme faces a make-or-break moment, as French unions stage a day of mass strikes and protests on Thursday against his plans to push back the age of . Train companies are preparing to introduce a new timetable on 11 December - although RMT strikes are planned in its first week. BBC star Louis shared a snap of the beard loss on Instagram. "In the meantime, please check National Rail Enquiries before you set off on your journey as delays will continue today.". GTR also noted issues at other train companies could have a knock-on effect. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "It's made getting getting into central London a nightmare and you end up having to squeeze on to a packed bus if you can find space. LNER is one of the train companies forced to cancel services, When dogs in Alaska wait for the bus Video, ScotRail reported more than a hundred cancellations, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, Santos denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe, Maximum two drinks a week, Canada guidance advises, US town with no water using rain to flush toilets, Celebrities who say their children will get no inheritance, Heathrow beefs up security over cannabis arrests. Network Rail warned that services. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. 2023 BBC. Lorraine travelled from Aberdeen to Glasgow by car with the aim of catching a train to Edinburgh, but says she missed a train suggested by staff while she was talking to them. West Midlands Trains said a reduced timetable will remain in place for at least Saturday and Monday. "And that opinion comes not just from me as a railway watcher but from a lot of the senior railway people I talk to.". The strikes, planned for 5, 7 and 9 November, had been called in a dispute over pay and conditions. However it urged customers to check for late-notice changes, saying as cases continue to rise, some short notice alterations may be required throughout the festive period. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Chess gets a risqu makeover. It was not all unwelcome news in London, however. More than 90,000 tested positive for Covid in the UK on Monday, but the true number is thought to be much higher. Are you affected by issues covered in this story? We know that it's all hours and we're on call, but you used to have the ability take time off," he said. "We need to remember that we're really not good at running businesses from Congress," Senator Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, said in May 2021, the last major public hearing on the issue. Chickens come home to roost and you do tend to get caught out if you don't have enough people.". Trains that did run were mostly limited to speeds of 90mph, down from 100mph or 125mph, while some had to travel as slow as 20mph. "I found that devastating," she said, adding that a national law now looks "impossible". "At a moment when we were celebrating all these front-line workers, who were keeping the economy going at the risk of their own health, that we couldn't include paid sick days as a requirement in our Covid relief package - it was just shocking.". In the past week 5.2% of trains were cancelled, versus an average of 2.9%, according to the Rail Delivery Group. CrossCountry has apologised for its cancellations over recent weeks, saying they are due to "short-term sickness". Railway speed restrictions were brought in across most of England and Wales, with reports of buckled tracks and overheard wire systems failing on Monday. And hope I'm not going to be stranded," she said. Proportionately, stations in north-west London saw the most trains cancelled in the capital. Flooding on the road to Nether Heyford from Upper Heyford Northamptonshire in April. 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