New Train Strike Date Announced
Written by HFM News on 15th January 2024
There is going to be more disruption to train services from Market Harborough because of strike action.
The drivers’ union Aslef has announced it will stage a series of walkouts and introduce a new overtime ban from the end of the month, in their long-running dispute with operating companies over pay.
Union members at East Midlands Railway will walk out on Saturday February 3rd.
Market Harborough Railway Station
Previously, the company has not been able to run any trains when drivers were on strike but has yet to confirm the impact the new action will have.
The first strike in this dispute was in July 2022, and the row is now in its third calendar year.
The Rail Delivery Group – which represents the train operators – said “nobody wins” when strikes take place and called on Aslef to work with them to resolve the dispute.
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan accused ministers of not wanting to resolve the dispute, and called for the government and train companies to “come to the table with a realistic offer”.
