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if we re able to bring those modern practices into the way we do and run the railway, that could save hundreds of millions of pounds, and that could be transferred into savings and a better pay offer we could put on the table for our colleagues and staff. but the rmt says reforms mean job cuts, and workers need a pay rise that reflects the increased cost of living. it has rejected a pay off for worth 3%. pay is falling year on year. we have full employment and falling pay. we ve got working people doing full time jobs, claiming state benefits and going to foodbanks. that is intolerable, and we have to address that through people s pay packets. train companies said they were very disappointed, and called on the rmt to carry on talking. the union said it was still open to discussions that could settle the dispute. for now, rail passengers across britain face a week of disruption. katy austin, bbc news. nina is at london euston station
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