LONDON - Large numbers of London commuters stayed home again on Wednesday as train companies ran a reduced timetable betweenPassenger numbers on the English capital's subway network or Tube were dow
LONDON - Large numbers of London commuters stayed home again on Wednesday as train companies ran a reduced timetable betweenPassenger numbers on the English capital's subway network or Tube were down 53 per cent through 10am compared with a week ago, according to Transport for London, suggesting that many people opted to avoid travelling into the city amid warnings of continued disruption.
That sets the scene for a repeat of Tuesday's widespread stoppages, which saw about 40,000 workers walk out and just 20 per cent of the country's trains in operation. The union is pressing for higher pay and a guarantee of no compulsory job cuts, leading to clashes with employers and government. The two sides in the dispute, which has pitted the RMT against 13 train operating companies and government-backed track and stations manager Network Rail, appeared far apart during a series of media interviews, clashing angrily over the union's demands and reasons why transport budgets are being cut.
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