Potential Chunnel operators say depot capacity is biggest barrier
Companies which want to run international trains from London are calling for ‘urgent action’ to secure investment in increased depot capacity to allow more Channel Tunnel trains. The Office of Rail and Road has concluded that capacity at the present Temple Mills depot in east London would allow only one additional operator to Eurostar, which has occupied the site since 2007.
Late start for most Underground lines after strikesMost London Underground lines were not reopening until 08.00 today -- some three hours later than usual -- as an after-effect of the strikes which have been staged since Sunday in the RMT’s dispute with Transport for London over pay, conditions and working hours.
Union calls for Mayor to intervene in TfL/RMT deadlockLondon Underground trains are only running on a few suburban sections on the last day in the present series of RMT strikes. Today is the second day that signallers have walked out, while other staff were on strike on Monday and Wednesday. The RMT has warned that more strikes could lie ahead.
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