UK strikes: England Deal, Scotland No Deal

Freight and passenger services cross on the Castlefield Corridor
Image: © Rail Delivery Group

There is a breakthrough in the more than two years of damaging strikes across the UK railway network – but not everywhere. A new pay offer to drivers in England seems likely to be accepted. However, drivers in Scotland are still in dispute, forcing the government-managed ScotRail passenger operation to radically reduce services. In Wales and Northern Ireland, strikes are off the agenda. Freight is not directly involved.

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UK strikes: England Deal, Scotland No Deal

Freight and passenger services cross on the Castlefield Corridor
Image: © Rail Delivery Group

There is a breakthrough in the more than two years of damaging strikes across the UK railway network – but not everywhere. A new pay offer to drivers in England seems likely to be accepted. However, drivers in Scotland are still in dispute, forcing the government-managed ScotRail passenger operation to radically reduce services. In Wales and Northern Ireland, strikes are off the agenda. Freight is not directly involved.

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