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NEARLY all Great Western Railway (GWR) workers believe that removing train catering services has worsened the customer experience.
Statistics released by transport union RMT show that workers overwhelmingly oppose GWR’s decision to remove the buffet car from its new Intercity Express trains.
The union claims that this move will hugely inconvenience passengers on the trains, who will not be able to access food on long-distance routes.
The HS2 debacle exposes what happens when public infrastructure is handed to private contractors – especially when set against China’s state-led high-speed rail success, says CARLOS MARTINEZ
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
British cross-border train fares far outstrip flights, ranking among Europe’s worst
