Transport union flags safety concerns if TfL heads into managed decline

Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) has warned that there will be safety issues if the government fails to settle with Transport for London (TfL) and sends the operator into "managed decline". The post Transport union flags safety concerns if TfL heads into managed decline appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rail strikes | The sticking point Network Rail and unions can’t agree on

Network Rail has issued a pay rise and working practise reform ultimatum following strikes in June, vowing to press ahead with changes with or without union support. In an improved offer made in early July, Network Rail committed to an average pay rise of 5%.… The post Rail strikes | The sticking point Network Rail and unions can’t agree on appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Network Rail plans big maintenance worker job cuts

Union chief warns up to 2,600 maintenance jobs could be at risk in £100m a year cost saving plan

Network Rail to replace all human lookouts following rail worker death in London

Network Rail is accelerating plans to eliminate unassisted lookout working on the UK’s rail network following the death of a worker in London in February. The post Network Rail to replace all human lookouts following rail worker death in London appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Track worker killed after becoming ‘habituated’ to train warning horns

A track worker killed on the West Coast Main Line failed to respond to warning horns from an approaching train which ultimately struck him. The post Track worker killed after becoming ‘habituated’ to train warning horns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.