UK Rail strikes: reform before reward says new transport minister

Empty tracks at Manchester Piccadilly station
Manchester Piccadillly empty platforms during June 2022 strikes 2022, Network Rail

Mark Harper, the new transport secretary in the UK government, has said that to break the deadlock with the unions, and solve the long-running industrial dispute, it will require an acceptance of revised working practices. He spoke to British national media on Sunday, having met face to face with the leader of the biggest union involved, the RMT, on Thursday of last week. Hopes of an early resolution seem to be fading once again.

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UK Rail strikes: reform before reward says new transport minister

Empty tracks at Manchester Piccadilly station
Manchester Piccadillly empty platforms during June 2022 strikes 2022, Network Rail

Mark Harper, the new transport secretary in the UK government, has said that to break the deadlock with the unions, and solve the long-running industrial dispute, it will require an acceptance of revised working practices. He spoke to British national media on Sunday, having met face to face with the leader of the biggest union involved, the RMT, on Thursday of last week. Hopes of an early resolution seem to be fading once again.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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