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Wednesday, 13 May 2015

BBC News

• VIDEO: Train upgrades create 30 new jobsTrain upgrades taking place in Wolverhampton are creating at least 30 new jobs, Virgin Trains says.
• Tram inquiry head seeks public helpThe man in charge of the Edinburgh tram inquiry calls for help from the public.

Financial Times

• UK faces first major train strike in 20 yearsRMT union says an ‘overwhelming majority’ of their 16,000 employees voted for a walkout over pay

The Guardian

• National rail strike possibility grows after RMT union ballotMembers overwhelmingly vote for action after rejecting four-year, inflation-limited pay deal from Network RailA national rail strike has moved a step closer after RMT union members voted firmly in favour of industrial action in a pay dispute with Network Rail. On a 60% turnout of the 16,000 members eligible, 80% voted to strike and 92% voted for action short of a strike, the union announced. Related: RMT members to vote on strike action after rejecting Network Rail pay offer Continue reading...
• Philadelphia train crash: at least five deaths in Amtrak derailment on 188 lineMayor describes ‘disastrous’ scene with dozens more injured in train wreck on north-eastern service between Washington DC and New YorkAt least five people were killed and dozens more injured when an Amtrak passenger train crashed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.The Northeast Regional 188 service was carrying 243 people including five crew when it went off the rails between Washington DC and New York City. The front of the train was going into a turn when it started to shake, according to passengers.pic.twitter.com/GvooK8lq58 Continue reading...

The Telegraph

• Millions face chaos over first Network Rail strike for 20 yearsDavid Cameron says he is 'determined' to push through tough new anti-strike laws as rail unions threaten chaos

Mail Online

• National Rail strike as RMT union votes for action over pay Hardline RMT general secretary Mick Cash, pictured, said the decision to reject the pay offer from Network Rail was an 'overwhelming mandate for action'.

The Mirror

• Philadelphia train crash: Five dead and dozens injured after carriages overturn near major US cityThe Amtrak train was carrying 243 passengers and crew when it left the tracks near Philadelphia

Birmingham Post

• Chiltern Railways and Samara Scott join forces for Moor Street artworks The work, called Still Life, is a collection of images that have emerged from Scott’s research into landscapes

London Evening Standard

• UK Rail strike: Commuters face disruption as Network Rail workers plan walkout Rail workers today voted for the first national strike in 20 years just hours after controversial laws to curb walk-outs were confirmed by the new  Business Secretary.
• Philadelphia train crash leaves five people dead and scores injured Five people were killed and at least 65 were injured after a commuter train derailed in a Philadelphia suburb in the United States last night.

Sheffield Star

• Rail staff vote to strike in row over payNetwork Rail workers threw down the first big industrial relations challenge to the Government when they voted overwhelmingly in favour of going on strike over pay.

Yorkshire Post

• Campaign against HS2 vows to carry on the fightCampaigners have vowed to continue the fight to stop HS2 going ahead despite the fact that a Conservative election victory should ensure a smooth path for the £50 billion high-speed rail project, which will connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
• Rail workers vote for strike actionNetwork Rail workers threw down the first big industrial relations challenge to the Government when they voted overwhelmingly in favour of going on strike over pay.

Bucks Free Press

• Elections had no HS2 'effect', says councillor A re-elected independent councillor believes legislation allowing HS2 to be built is a formality due to a lack of 'effect' in last week's elections.

Doncaster Free Press

• Rail staff vote to strike in row over payNetwork Rail workers threw down the first big industrial relations challenge to the Government when they voted overwhelmingly in favour of going on strike over pay.

Other Regional Press

• ‘North’s voice will be heard’ - Harrogate’s MP on transport roleHarrogate’s MP Andrew Jones has said he will ensure the North’s voice is heard after he was appointed a junior minister for the Department of Transport today.

Rail Magazine

• Disabled rail passengers test ‘Turn up and Go’ schemeSix-month scheme at London stations

Rail Technology Magazine

• New Hitachi Interior Designed With Pedal Powered Traveller Appeal For its new class 800/801 series train, Hitachi Rail has risen to the challenge of accommodating the differing needs of rail passengers, including 'pedal powered' commuters and travellers.
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Railnews

• Network Rail condemns RMT strike call as 'ransom' bid The RMT union said its members have voted in favour of industrial action in a pay dispute with Network Rail. The company said it had already revised the offer once, and that it was fair 'given our financial pressures', while the newly reappointed transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin said he 'condemned' any industrial action which caused disruption to transport.

Railway Gazette

• Westbahn to order more trainsAUSTRIA: Plans to order 10 additional Stadler Rail double-deck electric multiple-units were...

Other News Sources

• RMT members vote for first big showdown with Tory governmentNetwork Rail workers vote overwhelmingly for a strike over pay as the government pushes ahead with plans to make it harder for public sector workers to stage walkouts.
• Rail workers vote to strike Network Rail workers have voted 4-1 to go on strike across UK in row over pay.