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East London Line privatisation

At the end of 2007, the East London line closed, due to reopen after its extension under a private operator, LOROL.

'RMT Platform' 19 November 2007: Keep The East London Line Public

Submitted by janine on Tue, 20/11/2007

This issue of RMT Platform asks readers to join a last-ditch effort to save the East London Line from privatisation before it closes next month. It also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the King's Cross fire, reminds members to make sure they take a union rep to any disciplinary or grievance hearings, and rounds up the various issues of casualisation and de-staffing around the Underground.

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East London Line - Keep It Public!

Submitted by janine on Mon, 19/11/2007

Next month, on 22nd December, the East London Line will close for its long-awaited extension to be built. But when it re-opens, it will be operated not by London Underground, but by a private operator (LOROL, trading name of MTR Laing).

Station staff, as well as other grades, are being transferred off the line, with no right to return when it reopens. The new operator is likely to replace them with staff on inferior pay and conditions.

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