Episode
152. East West Rail – Has the RMT gone too far this time?
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- Green Signals
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- Sep 3, 2026
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- 3690
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Summary
RMT ballots for strike action over Driver Only Operation onEast West Rail Has Andy Burnham agreed a pay deal with ASLEF for AvantiWest Coast drivers? And digital signalling goes live between Welwyn Garden Cityand Hitchin In this episode: (00:35) RMT ballots for strike action (15:16) Pay deal for Avanti drivers (23:56) Railway News round-up (24:08) New Elizabeth Line trains enter service (24:57) ScotRail announces train builder shortlist (26:05) Thameslink seats to get cushioning (27:30) RMT calls for ROSCO levy (29:22) Nexus unveils Washington extension route (30:10) Burscough level crossing accident (30:59) Lewes line reopens after derailment (31:21) Jon Worth’s record attempt (33:28) Digital signalling goes live on ECML (39:35) Wickford derailment RAIB update (45:10) HS2 Copthall tunnel teaser (48:31) Thanks to supporters (50:00) Heritage Railway News round-up (50:03) Steam returns after dry weather (51:07) Kent & East Sussex youth programme graduation (51:35) North Yorkshire Moors classroom (52:15) Merchant Navy Brocklebank Line transfer (53:01) Bewdley Express launch (55:42) The Quiz (58:41) London Waterloo’s Paw Patrol Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/join Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals…