Strikes, Skills & Suitcases
What are the strikes on the railway all about? What should the Government be doing to put an end to them? We are joined by Graham Eccles, former Co-Chair of the Virgin Rail Group and one of the most experienced industrial relations specialists the railway has ever produced. Graham tells it like it is and provides the best explanation we've ever heard of why the industry has got into this position.
In this magazine-style episode, we also discuss the growing problem of luggage on trains and the decision by some operators to start actively restricting what passengers can bring on board.
And we top it off with a chat with NSAR's Neil Robertson on the results of the Annual Rail Workforce Survey and the impending skills and experience shortage faced by the railway.
Contents of Video
0:00 Intro & Welcome
04:12 Strikes with Graham Eccles
26:54 Suitcases - Luggage on trains
43:18 Skills with Neil Robertson
59:11 Closing remarks
This video explores rail industry industrial relations, focusing on recent strikes and their causes, with insights from Graham Eccles, a former Virgin Trains executive. It also discusses luggage restrictions on trains and the findings of the Annual Rail Workforce Survey, highlighting workforce challenges. The content is presented in a magazine-style format, offering analysis and expert opinions on current issues facing the railway sector.
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