THE RMT rail union has confirmed a second day of strike action on Northern Rail in a dispute over guards and the possible introduction of driver-only trains.
On Monday last week a 24 hour strike meant Northern could only run 40 per cent of its normal timetable with buses replacing trains on some services.
The RMT has now confirmed another 24 hour strike date on April 8.
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: “The continuing refusal of the company to give a simple, lasting guarantee that protects the safety-critical role of the guard on their trains leaves RMT with no option but to announce this further day of strike action.
“The union remains available for genuine and meaningful talks and we await a response from the company to that offer.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here