What trains are covered by ASLEF?

What trains are covered by ASLEF? ASLEF is recognised as the union representing train drivers by almost all of the UK's train and freight operation companies, London Underground and light rail systems.

Is Eurostar part of ASLEF?

ASLEF, the train drivers' union, this week met the Treasury to press the British government to support jobs and services at Eurostar after the company admitted it is 'fighting for survival'. The union will now be working with the TUC to put together a formal paper to be presented to the Treasury.

What percentage of train drivers are in Aslef?

Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, which represents 96 per cent of train drivers in England, Scotland, and Wales, said: “We don't want to go on strike but the companies have pushed us into this place.

Do ASLEF strikes affect ScotRail?

ScotRail services will be unaffected on these dates. The industrial action is a result of a dispute between the trade unions and a number of other train operating companies across the UK, and does not involve any ScotRail staff.

What is an ASLEF overtime ban?

Members of the drivers' union, Aslef, will refuse to work extra hours from Monday 7 August to Saturday 12 August. The industrial action, which affects lines served by 15 train companies in England and some cross-border routes into Wales and Scotland, will be the fifth week-long ban on working overtime since May.

What is the difference between ASLEF and RMT?

While Aslef, the other union involved in the dispute, represents train drivers, the RMT represents the interests of workers across the whole of the transport industry in the UK.

What is the average salary of a rail worker in the UK?

The average Network Rail salary ranges from approximately £21,908 per year for Administrator to £83,902 per year for Senior Program Manager. Average Network Rail hourly pay ranges from approximately £10.00 per hour for Network Engineer to £50.00 per hour for Delivery Manager.

Which train companies are affected by ASLEF overtime ban?

The 16 companies affected include: Avanti West Coast; Chiltern Railways; c2c; CrossCountry; East Midlands Railway; Greater Anglia; GTR Great Northern Thameslink; Great Western Railway; Island Line; LNER; Northern Trains; Southeastern; Southern/Gatwick Express; South Western Railway; TransPennine Express; and West ...

How much do train drivers get paid in London?

The average train driver salary in London is £58,795, with experienced professionals in the region having salaries that often exceed £69,000, while train driver salaries in Scotland start at £38,194 for newly qualified drivers, rising to £48,360 after the probation period has ended.

How much do UK train drivers earn?

The average LNER train driver salary range is £30,000 to £70,000. The average TFL train driver salary range is £57,217 to £61,620. The average Scotrail train driver salary range is £50,659 to £56,245. The average Northern Rail train driver salary range is £40,104 to £57,546.

What is the average age of a train driver?

Age and gender The median age of Train Drivers is 48 years. This is higher than the all jobs average of 40 years.

What trains are affected by Aslef strike?

Can you still travel during a train strike?

Most importantly, know that it is possible to travel on strike days. Trains run on some routes, and your rights to compensation and help in the event of disruption aren't any different. If there's a train scheduled to run, go ahead and catch it!