Railway revenue and gateline workers to strike in pay and conditions dispute

Railway revenue and gateline workers are to strike in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by a private contractor for Northern Trains will walk out on September 2 and take other forms of industrial action from September 3.

The union said its members voted overwhelmingly for action after nine months of negotiations failed to resolve the dispute.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Our members do vital frontline work keeping stations safe and services running and they deserve respect and a fair pay rise.

“It is time to come back with a serious offer and ultimately take these workers back in house, directly employed by Northern.”

Published: 30/08/2025 by Radio NewsHub