Without guards, train passengers like me would be unsafe. I back their strike | Lynsey Hanley
The 18th week of disruption on Northern trains is a pain – but the guards play an indispensable role
This weekend, members of the rail union RMT who work on Northern trains will strike for the 18th Saturday in a row, with the aim of preventing the operator from introducing guardless, or “driver-operated”, services. As someone who doesn’t drive and whose local station – on the busy route between Liverpool and Manchester – is served solely by Northern, the strikes are a pain, but I support them wholeheartedly.
Related: Northern Rail asks Acas to intervene in row with RMT over guards
Source: Guardian Transport
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