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Doctors should earn more than train drivers, says boss of train drivers’ union

Mick Whelan said there is not enough respect for doctors’ skillsets, suggesting they should ask for an even bigger pay increase

The Independent UK

Train drivers vote for further strikes in long-running dispute

Members of Aslef at Hull Trains have voted to continue taking industrial action after months of walkouts.

Evening Standard

Hull Trains strikes could continue over sacked driver accused of sleeping at the controls

Aslef says the accusations over the driver falling asleep are ‘completely untrue’

The Independent UK

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Boss of company that owns strike-hit Hull Trains to step down

Martijn Gilbert will step away from his position with immediate effect.

Evening Standard

Warning for Challenge Cup fans as trains to Wembley hit by strikes

Rugby league fans heading to Wembley for Saturday's Challenge Cup final are bracing for travel disruptions as Hull Trains drivers strike over the dismissal of a colleague.

The Independent UK

Great British Railways is launched, after a fashion – but what happens next?

The Man Who Pays His Way: The key questions – and answers – on rail renationalisation

The Independent UK

‘It’s an illogical job’: Why driving a train isn’t as cushy as it might seem

The rulebook is hefty, the hours are awful and the hurdles to becoming a train driver huge. But 18-year-olds can now apply

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Trade unionists back bin strike and warn of a ‘race to the bottom’ on wages

A ‘megapicket’ was held outside a household recycling centre in Birmingham, as the city’s all-out bin strike continues.

Evening Standard

Government to lower minimum age for train drivers in desperate bid to cut shortages

The average age of a UK train driver is currently 48

The Independent UK

Hull Trains staff continue strike in dispute over sacking of driver

The company said on Friday there were minor alterations to its timetable, with most services operating as planned.

The Independent UK

Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague

Members of Aslef at Hull Trains warned services will be disrupted during the one-day walkout.

Evening Standard

Good Friday warning for train passengers as drivers strike over sacking

Disruptions are expected after union members walk out

The Independent UK

Four-day week for Tube drivers 'not stuck in sidings' despite union members split on TfL proposal

1,107 Aslef members back the changes - but 1,219 RMT members are opposed

Evening Standard

Tube train drivers union votes for four-day week

The proposal means Tube drivers will get an extra day off every week

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Evening Standard

Non-folding e-bikes to be banned on London Tube and rail services

The train drivers union Aslef welcomed the move after pressing for a ban on safety grounds.

The Guardian - UK

TfL bans most e-bikes on trains amid concern over igniting batteries

Only folding models will be permitted on London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth Line and DLR trains from 31 March

Evening Standard

E-bike ban on Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground comes into force after station blazes

TfL has imposed ban ‘to ensure the safety of customers and staff’

Evening Standard

Tube drivers encouraged to vote in favour of 'once in a generation' offer of four-day week

Aslef encourages members to back London Underground modernisation

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The Independent UK

Hull Trains drivers plan eight-week strike over ‘victimisation’ of colleague

Union warns of ‘serious disruption’ on rail network

Evening Standard

Hull Trains drivers to strike over ‘unfair’ sacking of colleague

Aslef said a driver was unfairly dismissed after raising a safety issue at a meeting, a claim the company denies.

Evening Standard

Tube drivers offered four-day week as TfL bids to modernise working practices on London Underground

Drivers would still work 35 hours a week but would get paid meal breaks

The Independent UK

Ban e-bikes or we’ll strike, threaten London Underground drivers after platform fire

Three fire engines were called to an e-bike blaze at Rayners Lane station last month

Evening Standard

Union safety reps 'stormed out of meeting after TfL refused to ban e-bikes from Tube'

New twist in London Underground fire risk row after e-bike exploded

Evening Standard

OPINION - London needs to ban e-bikes on public transport — otherwise I fear tragedy will strike

E-bike battery fires are raising safety concerns, leading to calls for a ban on e-bikes on the Underground

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row

TfL had ordered the libraries’ removal for fire safety reasons outlined by the LFB - but Mayor says he is hoping for ‘very swift announcement of a U-turn’

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