Train drivers' union Aslef has announced a new overtime ban this July in a long-running dispute over pay, working conditions and ticket office closures.
The ban on members doing overtime will affect services running in England with several operators targeted.
However, the action will also impact some Scottish services with those travelling cross-border likely to see delays or cancellations.
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said of the overtime ban: “We don’t want to take this action. We don’t want people to be inconvenienced, but the blame lies with the train companies, and the Government which stands behind them, which refuses to sit down and talk to us."
We have not heard a word from the employers in the last 12 weeks.
— ASLEF (@ASLEFunion) July 17, 2023
"In contrast,we want a resolution. A fair resolution. That is why we are taking this action to bring things to a head..." @MickWhelanASLEF 👇https://t.co/ur0gkDOI9D
He added that companies "have not made a fair and sensible pay offer".
When will the Aslef overtime ban for train drivers take place?
The overtime ban will occur on 15 train operators from Monday, July 31 and Saturday, August 5.
The union warned that this ban on overtime shifts would "seriously" affect services.
How will services in Scotland be affected by the Aslef overtime ban?
How could your journey be affected by strikes on 20, 22 & 29 July?
— Avanti West Coast (@AvantiWestCoast) July 10, 2023
⚠️ Significantly reduced service
☕️ Sorry, no catering onboard
🕑 Check your first & last trains
💷 Refunds & ticket flexibility available
🔧 Engineering work also taking place
More info: https://t.co/RIy0b1M9Ws
LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry are among the services facing the ban with those travelling from England to Scotland (or vice versa) likely to be impacted.
ScotRail will not be affected by the overtime ban.
Affected services are likely to run but under a reduced timetable, as is the case for Aslef strike days taking place from July 17 to July 22.
Aslef previously said that companies do not employ enough drivers, making them dependent on rest-day work.
Those planning on travelling on these dates should check their providers' websites for any updates to services.
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