Members of the Aslef union plan to strike on multiple dates in February and March over a pay dispute, resulting in significant disruptions to train services operated by Transport for London (TfL). The strikes will affect crucial routes including the Abbey Wood to Reading and Heathrow lines. Although a 4.5% pay increase was offered by MTR, the managing director expressed disappointment at its rejection. The Aslef general secretary accused MTR of undervaluing train drivers, with potential links to their upcoming loss of the Elizabeth line contract, urging continued dialogue to prevent strikes.
Union members of Aslef are set to strike in a pay dispute, leading to significant disruptions in London train services over several dates in February and March.
Transport for London confirmed that the strike will halt services between Abbey Wood and Reading or Heathrow, impacting thousands of commuters in the area.
MTR's managing director expressed disappointment over train drivers rejecting a 4.5% pay rise, emphasizing that it maintains some of the highest salaries in the industry.
Aslef’s general secretary criticized MTR's refusal to acknowledge the value of train drivers, suggesting their intransigence may relate to losing the contract for the Elizabeth line.
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