RMT calls for action to tackle ‘escalating violence’ on busy rail routes

RMT calls for action to tackle 'escalating violence' on Southern ...

RMT calls for action to tackle ‘escalating violence’ on busy rail routes

Staff are facing daily incidents of assault, threats, spitting, verbal abuse, and intimidation, the union claimed.

Gatwick Express and Southern routes have seen a "serious escalation" in antisocial behaviour according to the RMT.

The biggest railway workers union is calling for action to tackle claims of growing violence on busy train routes. Staff have faced verbal abuse, intimidation and spitting. The union wants more staff and security at key locations and has threatened industrial action if there's no improvement

RMT demands urgent action on escalating violence across southern and Gatwick express routes

Rail union, RMT demanded urgent intervention from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) today, following a serious escalation in violent and anti-social behaviour across Southern and Gatwick Express services.