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Union hits back at "attack on fundamental right to strike" as Transport Secretary refuses to tackle rail strike

Unions and MPs have reacted with anger to proposals by the Transport Secretary to crack down on strikes amid the long-running rail dispute.

Bus operators say TfW’s rail role places it in a ‘conflicted position’

Independent bus operators in Wales say Transport for Wales could be in a conflicted position when dealing with bus networks and franchises because TfW Rail is the main train operator in Wales. TfW rejects the criticism, saying that its focus is on passenger service rather than on mode.

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