Scotrail has notified those using their services that there may be disruption as the rail company experiences a shortage of staff over the coming days.
It is not known which services will be disrupted but those travelling over the next few days by rail should ensure that they keep up to date with any new developments.
Scotrail have blamed the shortage of drivers on the inability to train new recruits due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As well as this, they have blamed ASLEF union, who represent Scotrail drivers, for initiating ballot action despite the company claiming to offer a 2.2 per cent increase in pay.
This means that drivers will not make themselves available for overtime or rest day working.
Scotrail’s tweet said: “We are expecting a driver shortage over the coming days, which means some services will be cancelled. Customers are asked to check their journey before travelling by downloading the ScotRail app or visiting our website.
“We are reliant on drivers working overtime or on their rest days because of delays to training new drivers caused by the pandemic. Unfortunately, since the drivers’ union ASLEF announced its intention to recommend a ballot for strike action after receiving an offer of a 2.2 per cent pay increase, a significant number of drivers have declined to make themselves available for overtime/rest day working.
“The pay offer in full is a 2.2 per cent increase with the addition of a revenue share scheme, which, subject to targets being exceeded, could amount to more than a 7 per cent salary increase. Drivers have received four pay rises since May 2019.”
ASLEF union were contacted for comment.
