Caledonian Sleeper: Staff strike begins as union slams lack of government action [The Herald]





Date: 04/10/2020

Tonight marks the first of two periods of planned strike action from Caledonian Sleeper staff, leading to services being cancelled.


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Tonight marks the first of two periods of planned strike action from Caledonian Sleeper staff, leading to services being cancelled.

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02/10/2020Caledonian Sleeper: How Covid and climate change could boost passenger numbers on Scotland's overnight trains Alastair Dalton [Scotsman]
01/10/2020Caledonian Sleeper workers set to take strike action from Sunday [Evening Times]
30/09/2020Caledonian Sleeper losses increased by nearly 50% even before Covid crisis [Edinburgh News]
30/09/2020Crunch talks to avert 48-hour Caledonian Sleeper strikes break down [Scotsman]
29/09/2020RMT's 48-hour rail strike sparks cancellation of services [Inverness Courier]
23/09/2020ScotRail staff to hold strike ballot over no pay rise [Scotsman]
22/09/2020ScotRail Emergency Measures Agreement extended [Railway Gazette]
22/09/2020Caledonian Sleeper staff to stage 48-hour strikes [Scotsman]
18/09/2020Government support for ScotRail staff and passengers as emergency funding extended [ScotRail]
15/09/2020Climate proofed? Landslips on two iconic Scots routes lead to new concerns over transport resilience [HeraldScotland]
14/09/2020Travel disruption after landslip closes West Highland Line [BBC News]
11/09/2020Lorry crashes into rail bridge sparking train delays to and from Glasgow [Evening Times]
10/09/2020Clumsy driver ploughs into Ayrshire bridge [Daily Record]
29/08/2020Train services axed in Ayrshire after farm vehicle strikes railway bridge [The Scottish Sun]
21/08/2020Lorry crashes into Glasgow railway bridge causing train disruption to travellers [Daily Record]
20/08/2020Caledonian Sleeper industrial action ballot launched [Scotsman]
17/08/2020Wishaw: Double decker bus collides with rail bridge in Wishaw affecting train services [Evening Times]
14/07/2020Calls for return of Caledonian Sleeper to boost tourism in Aberdeen as Fort William trips resume | Press and Journal [Press and Journal]
13/07/2020North-east MP hopes for return of night train [Evening Express]
28/06/2020Passenger ends up in train depot after not being woken on Sleeper service [Scotland on Sunday]
28/05/2020Runaway Caledonian Sleeper train overshot Waverley because brakes wrongly set [Scotsman]
13/05/2020Transport Secretary Michael Matheson reveals the £250 million cost of keeping the trains running during the coronavirus pandemic [Press and Journal]
12/05/2020Caledonian Sleeper boss criticised for trip from England to Inverness [Inverness Courier]
21/04/2020ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper agree to EMAs [RAIL]
11/04/2020Rolls-Royce vs. the sleeper train: a race from London to Edinburgh [Motoring Research]
22/03/2020Amended timetable from Sunday 22nd March [Caledonian Sleeper]
20/03/2020Caledonian Sleeper reduces services and amends refund policy due to COVID-19 outbreak [Caledonian Sleeper]
14/03/2020Caledonian Sleeper fails to reach any passenger satisfaction targets [Scotsman]
08/03/2020Rail contract accused of giving millions in reward for failure [The Scotsman]
05/03/2020Caledonian Sleeper offers free seats to stranded Flybe passengers [Caledonian Sleeper]
27/02/2020Why sleeper trains are (sometimes) quicker than flying [The Independent]
13/02/2020The worlds greatest sleeper train journeys, from Peru to Australia to Thailand and Venice [iNews]
07/02/2020Your 2020 guide to Highland adventures [Caledonian Sleeper]
06/02/2020Caledonian Sleeper boss slams locomotive firm for repeated delays to services [Scotsman]
02/02/2020Major UK rail freight operator looks to pick up speed in Scotland [The Scotsman]
15/01/2020Caledonian Sleeper boss leaves role in another blow for flagship service [Scotsman]
14/01/2020Caledonian Sleeper faults will take another two months to fix [Scotsman]
14/01/2020Michael Matheson tackled over Caledonian Sleeper complaints [Press and Journal]
12/01/2020'It's alarming' Emergency exit windows are locked on Caledonian sleeper [Scotsman]
11/01/2020Passengers endure 'nightmare journey' aboard Caledonian Sleeper | Press and Journal [Press and Journal]
09/01/2020Caledonian Sleeper passenger complaints soar by 221% [Scotsman]
31/12/2019Scotland's railways : events of the 2010s [RailScot]
13/12/2019Why Caledonian Sleeper is (almost) Scotland's answer to Orient Express Alastair Dalton [Scotsman]
08/12/2019Strike-hit South Western Railway and GWR both axe cheap Christmas tickets [Daily Mail]
06/12/2019Scotlands railways is the story that keeps on giving but often not in a good way - Alastair Dalton [Scotsman]
06/12/2019Serco agrees Caledonian Sleeper improvement plan [BBC News]
06/12/2019Ministerial statement on Caledonian Sleeper service [Transport Scotland]
02/12/2019Misery for SWR passengers as RMT union starts 27-day strike in train guards row [ITV News]
02/11/2019Passengers kept awake by alarms in latest fault on troubled Caledonian Sleeper services [Scotsman]
29/10/2019Caledonian Sleeper passengers delayed hours today by latest faults [Scotsman]
24/10/2019Caledonian Sleeper complaints soar after faulty new fleet introduced [Scotsman]
14/10/2019Caledonian Sleeper completes Mk 5 roll-out [RAIL]
13/10/2019Passengers locked out and deprived of coffee in fresh Caledonian Sleeper woes [Scotsman]
11/10/2019Caledonian Sleeper completes roll out of £150m new fleet of trains as service introduced on Highland route to Inverness [Inverness Courier]
06/10/2019Retired Caledonian Sleeper carriage joins historic predecessors at rail heritage exhibit [Scotsman]
04/10/2019Caledonian Sleeper considers seven-day running [RAIL]
30/09/2019Caledonian Sleeper services cancelled for second day as staff strike [Evening Express]
24/09/2019Caledonian Sleeper staff to stage three-day strike over intolerable working conditions [Press and Journal]
16/09/2019Caledonian Sleeper staff set strike date [BBC News]
06/09/2019Caledonian Sleeper cleaning firm loses contract over dirty cabins [Scotsman]
28/08/2019Delays after Caledonian Sleeper breaks down near Carnoustie [Herald]
28/08/2019ScotRail ticket office cuts sparks strike ballot threat [Scotsman]
21/08/2019Caledonian Sleeper admits failings after complaints of filthy, disgusting cabins [Scotsman]
17/08/2019'Riot' on Inverness to Aberdeen train sees rampaging thugs strike as cops race to scene [The Sun]
12/08/2019Brake valve was closed on overshot train at Edinburgh Waverley station [BBC News]
10/08/2019Train feels the strain: passengers slate £150m Caledonian Sleeper [The Guardian]
09/08/2019Outraged passengers told to buy new tickets after Caledonian Sleeper service from Scotland cancelled [Scotsman]
05/08/2019Caledonian Sleeper forced to cancel service as West Highland Line closes due to landslip [Press and Journal]
02/08/2019Emergency brake used to stop Sleeper train in Edinburgh [BBC News]
01/08/2019Sleeper train overshoots a platform at Edinburgh Waverley [BBC News]
31/07/2019Anger after Caledonian Sleeper service allows sale of alcohol but not food [Scotsman]
24/07/2019Caledonian Sleeper staff vote for industrial action [BBC News]
24/07/2019Lightning strikes cause rail disruption across Scotland [BBC News]
23/07/2019Bus service to take Caledonian Sleeper passengers directly to Oban [Press and Journal]
29/06/2019'Rescue train' sent to passengers of cancelled Caledonian Sleeper [BBC News]
28/06/2019Further delay to Caledonian Sleeper service sparks outcry [The Herald]
26/06/2019Caledonian Sleeper Highland service launch delayed [BBC News]
26/06/2019Statement on Caledonian Sleeper new train delays [Transport Scotland]
25/06/2019Caledonian Sleeper passengers locked out of Edinburgh Waverley Station [Scotsman]
18/06/2019South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike [BBC News]
16/06/2019Caledonian Sleeper service disruption continues [BBC News]
14/06/2019Caledonian Sleeper passengers face further disruption [BBC News]
13/06/2019Caledonian Sleeper trains cancelled after wheel damage [BBC News]
12/06/2019More problems for new Caledonian Sleeper trains as service cancelled mid-journey [Scotsman]
21/05/2019New luxury Caledonian Sleeper trains suffer further delay [Scotsman]
21/05/2019Strike ballot threat to new Caledonian Sleeper fleet [Scotsman]
11/05/2019Caledonian Sleeper fined £177k for failing quality standards [Scotsman]
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29/04/2019New £150m Caledonian Sleeper train arrives three hours late [BBC News]
23/04/2019Deluxe Caledonian Sleeper fleet to roll out for the first time [Scotsman]
23/04/2019Double beds, showers, and en suite cabins: Inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains [Scotsman]
11/04/2019En-suite Caledonian Sleeper train with double beds makes maiden journey [Scotsman]
04/04/2019First look inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains [Railway Gazette]
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24/01/2019Caledonian Sleeper train completes trial run to London Euston [Railway Technology]
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14/06/2018Caledonian Sleeper reintroduces Oban bus link after successful trial [Press and Journal]
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21/07/2010Planned strikes on DLR called off [BBC News]
11/06/2010Docklands Light Railway strike announced [BBC News]
21/05/2010Guards to ballot on strikes at East Coast train operator [Scotsman]
23/04/2010Rock strike badly damages sleeper [BBC News Article]
13/04/2010Scottish rail workers on 3 day strike [BBC News]
07/04/2010Rail talks end without agreement [BBC News Article]
06/04/2010French railway workers go on strike again [M&C News]
02/04/2010Union agrees to attend talks ahead of rail strike plans [BBC News]
01/04/2010Rail union plans to strike twice [BBC News]
31/03/2010Strike ballot inaccuracies claim [Mirror]
28/03/2010Rail strike may be averted as talks resume [The Guardian]
26/03/2010New talks due over threatened national railway strike [BBC News]
13/03/2010Strike 'will not hit rugby fans' [BBC News Article]
13/03/2010Rail unions claim strike has solid support [BBC News]
12/03/2010Rail maintenance workers vote to strike [libcom.org]
10/03/2010Biggest rail strike since 1990s looms [Independent]
02/03/2010Commuter safety scare as trackside doors unlocked in error [Scotsman]
01/03/2010Rail strike 'business as usual' [BBC News]
23/02/2010Talks to avert rail strike threat [BBC News]
18/02/2010Strike 'will not affect trains' [BBC News Article]
15/02/2010Rail strike follows Belgian crash [BBC News]
09/02/2010Rail staff vote for strike action [BBC News]
12/01/2010Carrbridge reopened [Railscot News]
03/01/2010Virgin Trains staff begin strike [BBC News]
19/11/2009Virgin staff strike is called off [BBC News Article]
13/08/2009Rail strike union considers offer [BBC News]
23/06/2009Walkout at second power station [BBC News Article]
01/02/2009Wildcat walkout action continues [BBC News Article]
09/10/2008Rail strike is cancelled but misery to continue [Scotsman]
08/10/2008Strike response sparks rail fears [BBC News ]
08/10/2008RMT SIGNALLERS' STRIKE SUSPENDED [Network Rail Article]
07/10/2008Off the rails? [BBC News Article]
07/10/2008Talks to avert second rail strike [BBC News Article]
07/10/2008CALL TO SUSPEND STRIKE WHILE NEW TALKS TAKE PLACE [Network Rail Article]
06/10/2008Rail strike on after talks fail [BBC News Article]
03/10/2008Rail strike discussions to resume [BBC News Article]
03/10/2008NETWORK RAIL STATEMENT - SIGNALLERS' STRIKE, SCOTLAND [Network Rail Article]
01/10/2008RMT HAS NO EXCUSE FOR CYNICAL STRIKE [Network Rail Article]
26/07/2008Railway workers strike over pay [BBC News]
18/06/2008Rail fears as city station managers strike [Evening News]
15/06/2008Railway workers strike over jobs [BBC News]
12/05/2008National rail strike threat from RMT union [Telegraph]
16/04/2008Rail strike threat looms [Channel 4 News]
19/03/2008York strike will not affect rail services or safety [Network Rail Article]
13/03/2008Strike signals Easter rail misery [BBC News Article]
04/02/2008Rail signallers in wildcat action [BBC News Article]
04/01/2008Train strikes lorry at crossing [BBC News Article]
19/10/2007Train drivers to ballot on strikes
19/08/2007Second rail strike over sacking [BBC News]
24/07/2007Signallers call off strike plan [BBC News]
20/07/2007Second strike looms for rail commuters [Scotsman]
16/07/2007Strike threat on busy rail line [BBC News]
04/07/2007Relief for passengers as rail strike called off [Scotsman]
30/06/2007Final chance to avert rail strike [Scotsman]
26/06/2007Misery for thousands of commuters as rail workers vote to strike [Scotsman]
25/06/2007Festival anger over rail strike [BBC News]
25/06/2007Hundreds of rail workers vote to strike [Scotsman]
25/06/2007Network Rail staff vote to strike [BBC News]
21/06/2007Rail bonuses strike action looms [BBC News]
25/05/2007'Summer of misery' fears as new strike is threatened by railway workers after bonuses are cut and held [Scotsman]
16/03/2007Easter rail strike warning if deal not upheld [Scotsman]
15/03/2007Rail strikes formally suspended [BBC News]
12/03/2007Rail strike suspended after talks [BBC News]
09/03/2007A traveller's tale of railway woe [BBC News]
07/03/2007Bus passengers soar during strike [BBC News]
07/03/2007North east hit by rail disruption [BBC News]
07/03/2007Read it and weep - your at-a-glance guide to the misery [Scotsman]
06/03/2007Passengers face rail chaos after talks fail to avert strike [Scotsman]
06/03/2007Strike forces Scotrail to reduce services [Scotsman]
01/03/2007Commuters warned of chaos as rail workers vote to strike [Scotsman]
01/03/2007Shorter working week for rail staff on £48,000, but strike chaos looms [Scotsman]
30/12/2006Train passengers face travel woe [BBC News]
24/12/2006Strike action hits rail services [BBC News]
23/10/2006GNER staff to be balloted on strike action [Scotsman]
29/08/2006Strike to cripple train services [BBC News]
25/07/2006Talks held to avert rail strikes [BBC News]
12/07/2006Rail signal workers set to strike [BBC News]
11/07/2006Union to decide on rail strikes [BBC News]
15/06/2006World Cup rail strike called off [BBC News]
14/06/2006Offer in rail signallers dispute [BBC News]
12/06/2006Rail signallers vote for strike [BBC News]
26/05/2006Operating enhancements for First Scotrail Sleeper to be delivered by EWS and Axiom Rail [EWS Railway]
09/05/2006Votes on railway pension strikes [BBC News]
19/04/2006Strike threat in rail pension row [BBC News]
14/03/2006Rail passengers on track for strike action chaos [Scotsman]
06/03/2006Rail unions seek views on strikes [BBC News]
22/02/2006Union wants Olympic strike deal [BBC News]
11/01/2006Fare response to rail strike [Scotsman]
05/01/2006Virgin sets £20 flat fare to beat rail strike [Scotsman]
01/01/2006New Year rail strike hits Virgin [BBC News]
02/07/2005Strike disrupts Midland Mainline [BBC News]
06/05/2005Strike averted [Scotsman]
29/04/2005Underground strike talks end without agreement [Scotsman]
19/04/2005Talks resume over subway strikes [BBC News]
09/04/2005Grand National hit by rail strike [BBC News]
11/02/2005Subway chiefs put offer on table [BBC News]
06/02/2005Train strike will hit commuters [Scotsman]
29/01/2005Union calls off rail strike plans [BBC News]
22/01/2005Subway workers plan more strikes [BBC News]
02/11/2004Talk The Caledonian Sleepers by Mr. Willie Black, ScotRail Sleeper Services Manager
04/10/2004Court blocks rail freight strike [BBC News]
31/08/2004Eurostar facing new strike threat [BBC News]
28/07/2004Rail staff accept improved offer [BBC News]
12/07/2004Warning of further subway strikes [BBC News]
09/07/2004Subway strike to hit services [BBC News]
24/06/2004Union cancels rail strike threat [BBC News]
23/06/2004Legal bid to stop rail strikes [BBC News]
22/06/2004Passengers face strike misery on city trains [Scotsman]
21/06/2004Rail and Tube staff in pay strike [BBC News]
12/06/2004Minister questioned by police [BBC News]
28/05/2004Talks adjourned in rail dispute [BBC News]
25/05/2004RMT announces Network Rail talks [BBC News]
23/05/2004Rail boss warns over pay demand [BBC News]
21/05/2004Talks urged to avert rail strike [BBC News]
21/05/2004Darling calls for talks to avert strike [Scotsman]
20/05/2004Double trains strike threatens UK [BBC News]
20/05/2004Network Rail staff vote to strike [BBC News]
06/05/2004RMT threatens strike travel chaos [BBC News]
04/05/2004Rail union accused over pensions [BBC News]
13/04/2004Strike threat over rail staff pay [BBC News]
13/04/2004Strike ballot for railway workers [BBC News]
08/04/2004Strike on UK railways to go ahead [BBC News]
07/04/2004Rail union considers strike vote [BBC News]
19/03/2004Rail workers to vote on strikes [BBC News]
21/05/2003Advertising Awards for ScotRail
30/04/2003Strike called off
17/04/2003RMT Guards to Strike
31/03/2003RMT Guards Strike
28/03/2003RMT Guards Strike
22/02/2003Episode 7 of Trainspotting.tv on Discovery Channel; Scotland
06/11/2002Glasgow Underground closed by strike
21/10/2002Caledonian Sleepers Talk
03/06/2002Edinburgh to Newcraighall re-opened to passengers.
19/03/2002ScotRail drivers strike
11/03/2002ScotRail drivers strike
06/03/2002ScotRail drivers strike
01/03/2002ScotRail drivers strike
27/12/2001ScotRail drivers Strike
03/01/2001Car strikes bridge closing Glasgow Queen Street
30/01/2000Seating on Sleepers