CREWE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 28:  Freightliner locomotives are seen at Basford Hall Sidings on April 28, 2006, Crewe, United Kingdom. The threat of a nationwide rail strike in a row over pensions has moved a step closer after unions set a deadline for an agreement with Network Rail.  Unions representing staff at the track operator and all UK train firms want a breakthrough in the row before the end of the working day.  (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)