The government has been criticised in the commons for the way in which the HS2 delay was announced. The high-speed railway was initially set to link London and the West Midlands with a further phase extending to cities in the North. However, in a written statement, » Read More
The extension of London Overground to a brand-new station at the heart of Barking Riverside will open to customers in one week (Monday 18 July) providing new quicker, easier and… The post Barking Riverside station to open 18 July appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) secretary general Mick Lynch has said the national rail dispute is the “fight of our lifetime.” Lynch said the negotiations over pay, jobs… The post National rail dispute: RMT are in ‘the fight of our lifetime’ which is the ‘toughest’ the union has ever been involved in appeared…
Alongside industrial action and travel disruptions, engagement data shows that more than half of transport workers (51%) don’t feel they will be listened to by their employers, revealing high levels… The post Industry in turmoil: Insights show over half of transport workers don’t feel their views will be listened to appeared first on London Business…
Only 4,500 of the 20,000 travel and train services are running today as part of the big strike today affecting thousands of commuters across the world. Speaking on Sky News… The post Chaos all over the UK as travel strike affects thousands of commuters appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
A minister has said that it would “not be right” for the government to partake in talks between unions and rail chiefs as it “does not control all the levers”. He also warned that public sector staff cannot expect “inflation busting” pay rises. Over 40,000 rail staff are set to walk out on Tuesday, Thursday…
More than 6,000 staff at Network Rail are to ballot in a dispute over pay, conditions and job security, the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said. Members of the Rail,… The post Thousands more railway workers set to strike bringing England to a standstill threatening travel chaos this summer appeared first on London Business News…
June’s Jubilee plans failed to boost the spirits of the transport & storage sector, with 23.5% of operators fearing their turnover will decrease this month, according to the latest Government… The post Government business survey shows 23.5% of transport and storage companies expect their turnovers to decrease this month appeared first on London Business News…
The latest Tube map has been unveiled with the biggest change in recent history – the addition of the Elizabeth line. Transport for London (TfL) has published the latest map… The post The Elizabeth line unveiled on latest London Tube map appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights report shows transport and storage companies were forced to pass on higher costs to their customers in April. The home delivery… The post Expert warns 37% of transport and warehousing companies up their rates which will lead to higher retail prices for millions of families appeared…
