Rail disruptions are expected across the country this week as ALSLEF train drivers refuse to work overtime for six days
Disruption to rail journeys are expected across the country this week as train drivers refuse to work overtime for six days.
ASLEF announced last month that its members would withdraw non-contractual overtime, known as rest-day working, with 16 of the country's 35 rail operators from Monday 3 July to Saturday 8 July. Train companies affected are: Avanti West Coast; Chiltern Railways; Cross Country; East Midlands Railway; Greater Anglia; GWR; GTR Great Northern Thameslink; Island Line; LNER; Northern Trains; Southeastern; Southern/Gatwick Express; South Western Railway main line; SWR depot drivers; TransPennine Express; and West Midlands Trains.It is understood that there have been no negotiations between the union and the rail operators since the action was announced on 19 June.
Mick Whelan, ASLEF's general secretary, said at the time:"Once again, we find ourselves with no alternative but to take this action."We have continually come to the negotiating table in good faith, seeking to resolve this dispute.
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