Petition · Department for Transport
Create a compensation scheme for businesses affected by rail strikes
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the government to do something concrete to stop rail strikes. They could create a compensation scheme for the businesses effected by strikes funded by the train companies and unions.
We think that the strikes can have an adverse effect on the economy of communities serviced by lines subject to regular strikes and they cannot be left until franchise renewal. The business communities do not wish for the travel disruption to continue into the summer months and beyond, whilst they are still trying to recover from COVID 19.
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
18 Mar 2025
Closed
18 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.