Rail Delivery Group responds to ASLEF ballot result

A spokesperson for Rail Delivery Group said: “Strikes called by the ASLEF leadership continue to result in huge disruption for our customers, staff and the hospitality industry. It is disappointing that after the rolling strikes and overtime ban which start today and finish on 9 December, there could be more strikes in 2024.

“Our priority is finding a fair and affordable way through this dispute, so we can end the disruption to our passengers, give our people a pay rise and return the industry to a sustainable footing at a time when taxpayers are contributing an extra £54m a week to keep services running post covid. We have always been clear that we remain open to constructive dialogue with ASLEF to find a resolution, and that is still the case.”