Sunday 23 Mar 2008
SAFE AND RELIABLE RAIL SERVICE MAINTAINED DURING STRIKE
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Rail services on the East coast ran unaffected throughout the Easter weekend, despite a five-day strike by members of the RMT.
Several workers from the electrical control room in York had their duties covered by experienced electrical specialists after they voted to take strike action.
The action, which began at 6.59pm on Wednesday 19 March, ended at 6.59 this morning (Monday).
A spokesman for Network Rail said: “From the moment the RMT informed us of this strike we were determined that passengers should not suffer a reduction in service. Accredited and trained electrical specialists have worked throughout the weekend to ensure a safe and reliable rail service remained available throughout the weekend.
“We look forward to resuming discussions with our people to find a solution to this dispute at the earliest opportunity.”
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