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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander outlines plans for rail reform, focusing on fare simplification and improved service reliability. Amidst ongoing strikes by Avanti West Coast staff, the government aims to enhance public ownership of rail services, promising better Sunday services and a unified operational structure under Great British Railways.
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Avanti West Coast train managers are striking, causing significant disruptions to services across the West Coast main line. The strikes began on December 31 and will continue through May, affecting up to 100,000 passengers on select dates. The dispute centers on pay disparities between train managers and management staff.
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Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT union, has announced his retirement after four years of leadership marked by significant strikes and public visibility. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed in May 2025, emphasizing the need for renewal within the union.