152. East West Rail – Has the RMT gone too far this time?
RMT ballots for strike action over Driver Only Operation onEast West Rail
Has Andy Burnham agreed a pay deal with ASLEF for AvantiWest Coast drivers?
And digital signalling goes live between Welwyn Garden Cityand Hitchin
In this episode:
(00:35) RMT ballots for strike action
(15:16) Pay deal for Avanti drivers
(23:56) Railway News round-up
(24:08) New Elizabeth Line trains enter service
(24:57) ScotRail announces train builder shortlist
(26:05) Thameslink seats to get cushioning
(27:30) RMT calls for ROSCO levy
(29:22) Nexus unveils Washington extension route
(30:10) Burscough level crossing…
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