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Union Reveals £150M Profits from Rail Outsourcing Crisis

1/2/2026

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Union researchers found six major private suppliers earned £150 million in profits last year.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) argues outsourcing harms staff.
Since 2016, contractors have taken £1.6 billion from the railway.
Rail Minister Peter Hendy supports improving service management.
The RMT insists outsourcing must end to benefit passengers.

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Story summary

Union researchers found six major private suppliers earned £150 million in profits last year.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) argues outsourcing harms staff.
Since 2016, contractors have taken £1.6 billion from the railway.
Rail Minister Peter Hendy supports improving service management.
The RMT insists outsourcing must end to benefit passengers.