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Calam Pengilly

Train timetable chaos could be at an end as drivers agree to pay deal

The temporary timetable that has been in place on the ScotRail network is set to end, meaning more trains will run.

The change comes as train drivers have agreed to accept a pay offer from bosses.

Disruption due to the restricted timetable has been going on for almost two months as drivers in the Aslef Union refused to work overtime and rest days because of a below-inflation pay offer from management. Drivers were offered a 2.2 per cent increase, but with inflation currently standing at 9.1 per cent, the offer reflected a real-terms pay cut.

The action led to the cancellation of 700 services when it began on May 23. Many evening and weekend services to more remote locations were cancelled as a result of the action.

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