Passengers are set to face more rail travel problems after more strikes were called by workers. The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) trade union has confirmed that train drivers from eight companies - including some who operate in the North East - have voted in favour of industrial action.
Ballots were held among members who work for LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express, Chiltern, Arriva Rail London, Great Western, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains. They all resulted in overwhelming support for strike action, with dates for when it will happen to be announced later.
Earlier today (July 11), ASLEF members at ScotRail voted in favour of accepting an improved pay offer, which included a five per cent increase. ASLEF general secretary Mick Whelan said strike action was "always the last resort" the union wanted to take, but members felt it was necessary to do so.
