Rail strikes restart as Aslef train drivers embark on new action
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Union to roll out 24-hour strikes across England’s train operators for three days this week and six-day overtime ban from MondayRail passengers face a week of disruption as train drivers embark on another round of industrial action on Monday, despite tentative attempts by the industry to restart talks.Drivers in the Aslef union will strike for 24 hours at each of England’s national train operators over the course of three days from Tuesday until Thursday, while an overtime ban will apply...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Edinburgh trains: Rail passengers in Edinburgh facing travel chaos as train drivers strike continues. Edinburgh rail passengers are facing more travel disruption as train drivers strike over a long-running pay dispute. Following similar action over the past two days at other operators, members of Aslef at LNER, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains will walk out for the day on Thursday (May 9). Aslef has been embroiled in a dispute over pay and conditions for nearly two years now – the longest in the history of the UK railway industry. Disruption is highly likely during the strike action and...
The Independent—May rail strikes: How is the latest train drivers’ walk-out affecting passengers?. In three days of ‘rolling’ walk-outs, most train operators involved have cancelled all services
www.thestar.co.uk—Train Strikes: Time to re-nationalise rail as Britain faces another week of industrial action. Rail travel during this week will likely be disrupted by industrial action including strikes and an overtime ban. Reporters for Local TV went out to ask members of the public if they think it’s time for the trains to be re-nationalised. Members of the train drivers' union Aslef at 16 rail companies will walk out on different days between Tuesday and Thursday. It also follows the start of their six-day overtime ban on Bank Holiday Monday. Labour will fully nationalise the train network within...