RMT Union

Two trains collided north of London near Bedford, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the incident, which occurred around 5:15 p.m. as both trains traveled south toward London St. Pancras station. The collision caused significant injuries, with 11 people sustaining very serious injuries and 22 seriously injured.

Two trains collided north of London near Bedford on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring others. The collision occurred between a Corby-to-London St. Pancras train and a Nottingham-to-London St. Pancras train around 5:15 p.m. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene, and a major incident was declared.

The RMT union has announced two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers on 2 June and 4 June due to disputes over a proposed four-day workweek, leading to transport disruptions.

Tube strikes planned for tomorrow and Thursday have been called off after drivers decided not to walk out due to disagreements over a proposed four-day week and additional time off. The decision to call off the strike comes as a relief to commuters who would have been affected by the disrupted services. The strike was initially planned in response to unwanted working conditions.

The RMT union has called off two 24-hour strikes on the London Underground that were set to start on Tuesday, suspending planned disruptions to travel over four days. The stoppages were planned by drivers on the London Underground. This decision was made at the last minute.

London Underground strikes may be called off as RMT union seeks talks, strikes were planned for two 24-hour periods from midday on Tuesday and Thursday next week, affecting Tube drivers and travel in the capital. The RMT members, almost half of London’s Tube drivers, are due to strike. Hopes have been raised that the strikes could yet be averted.