Train services running despite drivers’ strike Drivers on Hull Trains walked out for the 75th day of industrial action since dispute started. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
‘We’ll keep going until we get the appropriate result’: Aslef boss warns Hull Trains strikes will continue Exclusive: Mick Whelan accuses bosses of ‘witch hunt’ as rail firm seeks ‘open dialogue to resolve dispute’ The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
Train operator to extend London King’s Cross to Scottish city services THREE East Coast Main Line train operators have been granted permission to run additional services from December, with some extending in to Scotland… The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025
Three operators given green light to run extra train services across the UK East Coast Main Line passengers are set to benefit from additional train services starting in December, after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) approved timetable enhancements. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Three train operators given go ahead to run extra East Coast services The Office of Rail and Road said it approved some proposals from open access operators Lumo, Grand Central and Hull Trains. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
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 · Jul 25, 2025
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 · Jul 14, 2025
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 · Jun 10, 2025
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 · Jun 6, 2025
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 · May 24, 2025
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 · Apr 19, 2025
Good Friday warning for train passengers as drivers strike over sacking Disruptions are expected after union members walk out The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
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 · Apr 18, 2025
Lumo aims to treble London train services with routes to Manchester, Scotland and West Country King’s Cross operator wants new services from Euston and Paddington Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Hull Trains drivers plan eight-week strike over ‘victimisation’ of colleague Union warns of ‘serious disruption’ on rail network
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025 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 · Mar 6, 2025 Train drivers launch series of strikes in row over sacked colleague Members of Aslef at Hull Trains will walk out on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of April.
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Easter train strikes: Hull Trains to stage walkout for 16 days across several weeks Aslef union says rail firm ‘unfairly sacked a train driver who raised a safety concern’
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Hull Trains drivers to stage series of strikes over colleague’s sacking Aslef union members are to walk out on every Friday between March 7 and April 25 and every Saturday between March 8 and April 26.
Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2025 More disruption threatened in fresh rail dispute Aslef will ballot its members on Hull Trains on possible strike action.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024 Rail firm FirstGroup plans to expand cut-price Lumo services Train and bus group applies for more ‘open access’ services as government attempts to increase competition
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024 Why Labour leapt on board with private open access train providers The party’s move made it look pro-business, but some say the system makes for inefficient use of our rail network
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 Plan for new, quicker London-Sheffield train service unveiled Transport company FirstGroup announced its plan to operate two daily return trips from London King’s Cross to the Yorkshire city
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about September rail industrial action Aslef and RMT unions are staging fresh strikes as disputes appear deadlocked
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about September rail industrial action Aslef and RMT unions are staging fresh strikes as disputes appear deadlocked