"Only twice has the train run normally. 2023 BBC. London Bridge has seen the number of its on-time trains decrease by 10% since 2020, London Victoria by 6%, Waterloo has stayed the same while Liverpool Street has seen an improvement, of 3%. In the past week 5.2% of trains were cancelled, versus an average of 2.9%, according to the Rail Delivery Group. Some were trying to use tickets that were originally for Monday or Tuesday, only to find that they couldn't travel as expected today either. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Now they're just squeezing us so hard, like blood out of a turnip. When she didn't have paid sick leave, she ended up with no vacation and had to take unpaid days to care for her daughter, straining her finances. Another operator, West Midlands Trains, has also blamed the pandemic for a delay in training new drivers. Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, New Zealand PM Ardern to step down next month, Arizona town with no water using rain to flush toilets. Geoff Hobbs, Transport for London's director of public transport planning, said: "At times things can go wrong and services may need to be cancelled or delayed. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said the threat of strike action "has made the rail employers see sense". However it urged customers to check for late-notice changes, saying as cases continue to rise, some short notice alterations may be required throughout the festive period. In Scotland, ScotRail reported more than a hundred cancellations on Monday. Passengers at King's Cross station faced further disruption on Wednesday. By Adriana Elgueta. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote. Rail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave 3 December 2022 Getty Images Rail workers are disappointed after their push for paid sick leave failed By Natalie Sherman Business. Similar disruption was seen at London Euston, where trains to and from Scotland have been cancelled. Disruption on East Coast Main Line continues, but trains are now running again between London and Scotland. The affected routes are between London Kings Cross and Leeds, and London Kings Cross and Lincoln. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. It had planned to take strike action at five train firms including Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains. 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He said that employing more drivers would "cost money" and "would go into their profit margins". London Underground strike still on as rail strikes postponed, ScotRail services to be slashed despite RMT strike cancellation, Wales v New Zealand: Rail strike suspension too late, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, Santos denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe, Maximum two drinks a week, Canada guidance advises, US town with no water using rain to flush toilets, Celebrities who say their children will get no inheritance, Heathrow beefs up security over cannabis arrests. In addition to rising rates of Covid among staff, the operators website also advises that its driver training programme has been severely disrupted by the virus and social distancing constraints. It'll pay a quarter of your train ticket so it doesn't cover anything.". Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. The train operator has apologised for the "enormous amount of frustration and inconvenience". But the operator added that it expected services to be "extremely busy" and could not guarantee that social distancing guidelines would be adhered to. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Avanti West Coast, which operates trains between London and Birmingham, Manchester, North Wales and Scotland, had the highest proportion of cancellations, at 8%. 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Storm Dudley 2022: Met Office weather forecast as amber 'danger to life' warnings in place for wind and rain; UK inflation surges to near 30-year high of 5.5% as cost of living . Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected? 22:28, 9 JAN 2023 Dr Nikki Alexander and the team are back BBC Silent Witness fans have announced they have 'given up' on the show after being left confused by the storyline. "He's trying to keep away from people and so is a bit loathe to seek help from staff in person. "We have always wanted to secure a negotiated settlement and that is what we will continue to push for in this next phase of intensive talks. Trains that did run were mostly limited to speeds of 90mph, down from 100mph or 125mph, while some had to travel as slow as 20mph. They are handing out water and offering guidance to those whose plans have gone up in smoke. Sixteen services are being cancelled each day. 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We're doing everything we can to get things back up and running. 2023 BBC. "It shouldn't be because you live in a state that's more pro-business than another state that you lose paid sick leave.". London Waterloo had 388,000 planned rail and Tube stops on services to and from the station in 2022; in 2021 it was 395,00 and in 2019 that number was 477,000. Rail services across the country are being cancelled in the run-up to Christmas as rising numbers of staff fall ill with Covid. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. 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The 52-year-old documentary-maker shared pictures showing how his stubble has changed. What would be affected if a rail strike happens? "Emotionally it's exhausting, to constantly have to look at the train times every single day. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. He added that calling off the latest ones has given negotiations between unions and employers a "better chance of success". The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said that it was "positive" that the RMT had "stepped back from the brink". Hitachi said: "Safety is our number one priority and as a precaution, the decision was taken to halt the entry into service of our intercity fleets pending inspection. 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More than 90,000 tested positive for Covid in the UK on Monday, but the true number is. West Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales are affected. Sixteen services are being cancelled each day. These were on services departing from London's some 300 stations - nine million of which were delayed or cancelled altogether, according to figures released by the Office for Road and Rail. The trains have either been cancelled completely or terminated at Birmingham. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. ", Housework: The only work you never retire from, the only work you never get paid for", US lawmakers vote to block potential rail strike. Read about our approach to external linking. "It's a scandal really that whole days' worth of trains are being cancelled, which is so disruptive to people's lives and livelihoods - not to mention pushing more people into cars with all the issues that then brings," he said. "Theoretically maybe a situation like this could spark some conversation but I think it's unlikely.". Rail services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton have been hit by major disruption. 21:17, 14 JAN 2023 Full list of new series on ITV, BBC and Channel 4 this week (Image: Shared Content Unit) Telly lovers are in for a treat this week as a number of popular programmes return with. The suspension has been announced 11 days before a fresh RMT strike ballot is due to close on 15 November. She said plenty of people were waiting around on the concourse, as they tried to work out how and when they would be able to make their journeys. Reuters. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said suspending the strike action was "a positive development for passengers up and down the country". 2023 BBC. Who was Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky? It said the main reason was drivers suddenly stopped volunteering to work on their rest days. National Rail Enquiries warned disruption was expected until the end of the day. Overall, passenger numbers are now back up to 80% of the observed usage three years ago but, as rail users return, performance has slipped at many stations. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. Chris Heaton-Harris said the issue had been found on part of the chassis - the base frame - of some trains on Saturday morning following routine inspections. Week 5.2 % of trains were cancelled, versus an average of 2.9,. 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