Chiltern renationalisation set to bring East West Rail nearer
The renationalisation of Chiltern Railways will provide ‘a fresh opportunity to deliver East West Rail and its benefits’, according to the Government. Chiltern will become controlled by DfT Operator at 02.00 on Sunday, and it has already been nominated as the future operator of East West Rail. However, although the reconstructed section beween Bicester and Bletchley has been able to carry scheduled services for the past two years, a dispute with the RMT has prevented trains running.
RMT to protest as East West Rail dispute hardensThe dispute over driver-only operation on East West Rail is being stepped up by the RMT. Its members are being balloted for a strike, and the union is planning to stage a demonstration outside Marylebone station in London on Monday.
Government moves to end 'cancellation limbo'New rules about the rights of passengers whose trains are cancelled have come into force, affecting nearly all English train operators. Passengers whose trains are cancelled can now use other services without any further charge or the need to rebook.
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