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Train passengers told to expect severe disruption when drivers go on strike

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Train drivers are to stage a fresh series of strikes next month in their long-running dispute over pay, their union Aslef has announced.
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1st May 2019.
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Train services in the UK are set to be disrupted again this weekend as tens of thousands of workers gear up for more industrial action.

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Trains could be cancelled on two dates as union train drivers to strike again

Aslef, a union that represents 16 of the country’s 35 rail operators, announced last month that its members would withdraw non-contractual overtime, known as rest-day working, from Monday (July 3) to Saturday (July 8). (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Aslef (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Aslef announces more walkouts over the next six months (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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TransPennine Express passengers have been told to expect more cancellations over the weekend

TransPennine Express tells passengers to expect more cancellations this weekend

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: A group of rail workers stand on a picket line outside Euston rail station as a new round of strikes by train drivers begins on May 31, 2023 in London, England. Today's strike comes after the train drivers union, ASLEF, rejected a pay rise offer of 4 percent a year over two years from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: A group of rail workers stand on a picket line outside Euston rail station as a new round of strikes by train drivers begins on May 31, 2023 in London, England. Today's strike comes after the train drivers union, ASLEF, rejected a pay rise offer of 4 percent a year over two years from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Nationwide disruption as 24-hour train strike begins

A quiet Paddington station in London as members of the drivers' union Aslef go on strike. Rail passengers will suffer fresh travel disruption in the next few days because of more strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Picture date: Wednesday May 31, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story INDUSTRY Strikes. Photo credit should read: Peter Clifton/PA Wire

Train passengers in Yorkshire hit by fresh strike disruption
Rail passengers are suffering fresh travel disruption because of more strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.

Passengers have been told there will be no TransPennine Express services running during the strikes

TransPennine Express warns passengers that no services are running today

More walk-outs have been arranged for May and June by the main rail union, the RMT, and the train drivers’ union, Aslef. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)(Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Train services run by TransPennine Express (TPE) will be brought under Government control due to “continuous cancellations”, Transport Secretary Mark Harper said.

TransPennine Express services brought under Government control

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More walk-outs have been arranged for May and June by the main rail union, the RMT, and the train drivers’ union, Aslef. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen) members hold union flags at the picket outside Euston Station as train drivers continue their strike across the UK. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Aslef announces three new dates of fresh strikes

Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) , answering questions in front of the Transport Select Committee in the House of Commons.

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TransPennine Express passengers have been forced to endure months of severe disruption, as the operator has cancelled thousands of services

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TransPennine Express

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The operator, owned by First Group, has forced passengers to endure months of severe disruption, as it has cancelled thousands of services at short notice.

Future of TransPennine Express hangs in the balance

TransPennine Express has forced passengers across the North to endure months of severe disruption, as it has cancelled thousands of services at short notice.

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Northern leaders want struggling train operator TransPennine Express to be merged with rival Northern, claiming a “fresh start under new management” will improve services for passengers.

'We must do better for the travelling public in Yorkshire and across the network'.

The service won’t improve just because another operator takes over

TPE has said there would be an immediate improvement if train drivers’ union ASLEF agreed to a new rest-day working agreement.

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TransPennine Express has cancelled thousands of services at short notice in recent months

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Transport Secretary Mark Harper

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Manchester bound commuters at Slaithwaite Railway Station.
6th February 2023. Picture Bruce Rollinson

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TransPennine Express has cancelled thousands of services at short notice in recent months

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Train drivers from Aslef and RMT announce two strike dates in February.

Train drivers announce two new strike dates if February

Mick Whelan, the General Secretary of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) arrives to attend a Commons Select Committee on rail strikes at Portcullis House.

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Northern train. (Pic credit: Northern Rail)

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The rail strikes taking place this week

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A Northern train at Leeds Train Station. (Pic credit: Danny Lawson / PA Wire)

Northern issues 'do not travel' advice to passengers due to strikes

TransPennine Express has issued a "do not travel" alert for Wednesday as a "system issue" is causing major disruption to services. (Photo credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

TransPennine Express issues 'do not travel' alert to passengers

The Aslef Union has announced another walkout date in January. Credit: Getty Images

Train drivers union Aslef announce fresh day of strike action in 2023

Aslef union members at 12 operators are set to strike again later this month. (Credit: Getty Images)

Drivers from 11 train companies walk out today over pay dispute

Train drivers in the Aslef trade union are voting on whether to continue strike action for up to a further six months, NationalWorld can reveal. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Aslef announce new 24 hour strike - here’s when workers will walk out

TransPennine Express (TPE), Northern and Avanti West Coast have cancelled hundreds of services at short notice in recent weeks, despite introducing reduced timetables earlier this year to try and reduce disruption.

Train companies vow to address driver shortages

Members of the Aslef union are planning to strike on Saturday

Yorkshire passengers told to expect disruption during train driver strike

Members of the Aslef union on Hull Trains walked out on Saturday, disrupting services across the region.

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Train services across the north of England remain in the spotlight.

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Passengers have been warned to expect severe disruption next week.

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