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Greater Manchester Metrolink tram drivers to strike 5–7 Dec over fatigue and shifts

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Minor Light rail/tram (public transport)

Around 320 Unite members at KeolisAmey Metrolink depots plan a three‑day walkout citing unsafe long‑hours rosters and insufficient rest days.

This alert was originally created on 27 November 2025.

Public Impact

🚇 Metro

Effective Dates

Updates

Dec 3, 2025
Following talks with KeolisAmey Metrolink and TfGM, Unite postponed the 5–7 December walkout to ballot members; if the offer is rejected, strikes will take place on 19, 20 and 31 December.

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Affected Locations

  • Greater Manchester
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