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Isn't the RMT's dispute with the RDG, which includes Network Rail and Scotrail? The RMT balloted for strikes before negotiations when Network Rail said thousands of compulsory redundancies were required. Half the issues may well disappear - because that is what negotiating and compromising...

It is interesting, I don't know enough about the detail, but it would suggest the unions aren't intransigent, or making unreasonable demand. Also suggests a pragmatic approach by the employer can achieve an agreement. The question is, who or what is preventing the RDG from making a similar offer?

When you then say plan a longer rail journey as a family, say to the North or something, the cost is eye watering compared to a tank of fuel or so. This does need to change. Rail does need to be attractive to you, me, and everyone where it is an option, both in terms of quality and frequency of...

We still seem to have a bit of a Beeching attitude still to the railways, whereas it should be considered a utility and a necessary part of a joined up transport plan where rail continues to grow and be a viable alternative to the car, not that it has to be a profit making endeavor that lines or...