30 August 2025
RMT Press Office:
Rail union, RMT has announced strike action by staff working on the Carlisle Support Services contract for Northern Trains, covering revenue protection and station gateline roles.
Members voted overwhelmingly for action in a dispute over pay and conditions after the company has refused to make an offer despite nine months of negotiations.
Staff will strike for 24 hours on Tuesday 2 September.
And from Wednesday 3 September, members will also begin continuous action short of a strike by refusing to scan tickets or charge company equipment at home.
This action will disrupt ticket checks and gateline operations across the Northern network.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Our members do vital frontline work keeping stations safe and services running and they deserve respect and a fair pay rise.
"Their strike action on September 2nd will send a clear message to Carlisle Support Services that it is time to come back with a serious offer and ultimately take these workers back in house, directly employed by Northern.”
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