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September 5, 2007
CLARIFICATION
Well, after another painful journey last night - got home just after 8pm - I, with thousands of others welcomed the news the RMT Union had suspended its strike action at Metronet.
This followed clarification to the Union on all jobs and pension issues, according to TfL (Tansport for London).
It's just a crying shame this 'clarification' had not come earlier and had spared the misery for the already put-upon commuters.
Anyway at the moment, the strike is only suspended and the misery could easily return early next week - I would urge if there's any further clarification required please do it quickly.
The action has subjected not only commuters to misery but the knock-on effect for all Londoners right across the capital has been punishing. Businesses, schools and the tourists trade have all been hit hard.
It was ironic that the Eurostar, which completed its speed record breaking journey to Paris yesterday - brought its passengers to a city gridlocked by the strike.
One of the top capital cities of the world, so easily brought to its knees - was it really necessary?
Posted by sazam at September 5, 2007 3:49 PM