The BBC today clashed with a spokesman for the group representing rail bosses as workers across 14 different train companies walk out on strike. The latest industrial action is once again caused by disputes over pay and demands for changes to the rail network, which unions contend are a threat to jobs. In a statement, the RDG's Robert Nisbet said the level of disruption was going to vary, but passengers should check before they travel. Mr Robinson criticized train operators having little incentive to end strikes, as they still get paid even when the trains don't run. Why do train operators get paid even when the trains don't run? Mr Robinson also called the rail bosses for not meeting the Aslef - one of the two unions walking out this weekend - since April 26, calling the move 'lunacy'. The RDG said it is not meeting with the union until they accept the core principle of change.
Nesbet said £175 million extra funding a month will have to go into the railway, which is unsustainable. 'It's up to the government if they want us to spend more money they have to give it us', he said, s enraging for people listening is effectively you're saying this is up to the government, if they want us to spend more money that they have to give it us. 'It's up to the government,' he said. The RDG argued they aren't'sitting around' and said it wants to have negotiations, but the RMT must put their offered 9 percent pay rise over two years to their members.