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We live in an age of extraordinary human endeavours, but it seems impossible to run eight carriages along a fixed line
Government prevented higher pay offer and added tougher conditions on working practices
Disputes at Royal Mail and the railways will not be solved with pay rises alone
Freight rates drop on lower consumer demand and retailers’ early shipments
Union announces walkout from December 24-27 as separate talks with train operators break down
Years of drastic cost cutting have pleased investors but frustrated customers and workers
Anger at Nadhim Zahawi’s claim that industrial action in run-up to Christmas was playing in to Putin’s hands
Unions and train operators have until Monday evening to reach a deal following ‘constructive’ meeting with government
President says move had averted ‘economic catastrophe’ but pledges to keep fighting for additional worker benefits
Security staff employed by Mitie set for walkout on December 16, 18, 22 and 23
Stalled reform and lack of strategic direction is holding back any chance of functioning system
RMT blames ‘dead hand of government’ as it announces four 48-hour stoppages in December and January
Driver shortages, industrial unrest and infrastructure problems leave travellers stuck
New six-month mandate granted by members is a ‘massive endorsement’ of strategy, says RMT
Negotiations come after union suspension of strikes this week and movement on redundancies from Network Rail
RMT cancels three days of imminent walkouts and CWU pause 48-hour stoppages
East-west high-speed line pared again but HS2 chief confident north-south project will not be cut back
Protracted industrial action that began in June is focused on pay and working practices
Passenger complaints against Transpennine Express double in last quarter triggering calls for urgent intervention
RMT criticises new legislation mandating ‘minimum service levels’ during industrial action
RMT leader says ballot is ‘chance to keep up the pressure’ on train operators in months-long dispute
Why trains are a crucial front line in the country’s military and psychological fight
Rail operator Avanti slammed for poor relations with drivers and substandard service
Political motive not ruled out after damage to fibre optic cables brought services across north of country to halt
Troubled train operator angered passengers and politicians with slashed services
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