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RMT Fights Driver-Only Operations, Threatening £7 Billion Rail Project

11/20/2025

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The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) opposes Driver-Only Operation (DOO) and guard removal, risking a delay to £7 billion East West Rail between Oxford and Milton Keynes.
The new line is due for completion in December 2024, with enhancements for future phases to be announced by the Department for Transport contingent on funding.
Chiltern Railways notes the benefits and job creation from the new service.

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Story summary

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) opposes Driver-Only Operation (DOO) and guard removal, risking a delay to £7 billion East West Rail between Oxford and Milton Keynes.
The new line is due for completion in December 2024, with enhancements for future phases to be announced by the Department for Transport contingent on funding.
Chiltern Railways notes the benefits and job creation from the new service.