RAIL union RMT demonstrated against Chiltern Railways’ plans for driver-only operation on East West Rail services today.

The protest outside Marylebone station in London was staged a day after the firm was renationalised.

Union members are currently being balloted for strike action after the company refused to provide guarantees over the safety-critical role of the second person on board.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said that the driver-only operation proposed on East-West represented a significant risk to safety and the current train manager roles at Chiltern.

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