Following the letter received today from the RMT, stating that they will ballot their members for industrial action, Merseyrail has made clear that we will work hard to prevent strikes from taking place, and are committed to continuing constructive discussions with union colleagues.



This dispute relates to the new fleet, which is set to be introduced on to the network by 2020. Procured by local transport executive, Merseytravel, new trains will be modern, safe, faster and comfortable with more capacity to support the economic growth of a vibrant city region.

They will not have guards, but we have pledged that any member of staff who is currently employed as a guard and wants to stay at Merseyrail, will be guaranteed employment in an alternative position once the new trains are introduced.

The soonest industrial action could take place is early next month. We will ensure that further developments surrounding industrial action will be communicated through a wide range of channels, including the Merseyrail website (www.merseyrail.org), Twitter (@merseyrail) at stations and on trains, as well as the local media.

As well as continuing dialogue with the unions, we will now focus our efforts on preparing for a possible strike, establishing how we can best provide a service, involving as little disruption as possible for passengers.

Hey ho, here we go again.
New trains WILL arrive ,guards WILL go and life will move on,
but we the public WILL pay.
OH , what happened to the bus conductors, just noticed not
there no more.
Always remember we had a train service to Preston, unfortunately
that went but we've survived.

Originally Posted by ausard2

Hey ho, here we go again.
New trains WILL arrive ,guards WILL go and life will move on,
but we the public WILL pay.
OH , what happened to the bus conductors, just noticed not
there no more.
Always remember we had a train service to Preston, unfortunately
that went but we've survived.

Really? When did they rid of the bus conductors.

Last week got on double decker rear loader,
no beautiful lady asking for fares.(happy days)

Originally Posted by ausard2

Last week got on double decker rear loader,
no beautiful lady asking for fares.(happy days)

Please please - don't you mean Clippy Stan? Corrrrrrr!

The RMT are the dinosaurs of the Trade Union Movement. They don't want to embrace change of any kind, and seem determined to lock horns with the Government than look to enhance the working conditions of their members. Public support for them is waning as they bring chaos to ordinary working class people who are being prevented from simply getting to and from their place of work. The RMT need to recognise that we are longer living in the 80's when Brother Scargill and his cohorts tried to run the Country.

Originally Posted by tonyhey

The RMT are the dinosaurs of the Trade Union Movement. They don't want to embrace change of any kind, and seem determined to lock horns with the Government than look to enhance the working conditions of their members. Public support for them is waning as they bring chaos to ordinary working class people who are being prevented from simply getting to and from their place of work. The RMT need to recognise that we are longer living in the 80's when Brother Scargill and his cohorts tried to run the Country.

That unfortunately goes for most unions.