Aslef's 22 Days of Strike Action on East Coast Mainline Set to Disrupt Travel Plans

Friday, 16 August 2024, 10:59

Aslef announces 22 days of strike action on the east coast mainline, with LNER drivers refusing to work every weekend starting September 1 to November 10. Passengers traveling between London and Edinburgh will face significant delays and disruptions during this period. The union cites a breakdown in industrial relations and management issues as reasons for the strike.
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Aslef's 22 Days of Strike Action on East Coast Mainline Set to Disrupt Travel Plans

Disruption for Passengers Traveling Between London and Edinburgh

Aslef, the train driver’s union, has declared that its members at LNER will engage in 22 days of strike action from the start of September until early November, impacting weekend travel extensively.

Reasons Behind the Strike Action

  • The union cites a complete breakdown in industrial relations.
  • Claims of bullying by management.
  • Persistent breaking of agreements by the company.

Expectations and Passenger Impact

Passengers are encouraged to prepare for potential delays and consider alternative travel arrangements during the weekends affected by the strike. Continued communication from LNER is expected as the strike dates approach.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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