Train drivers are set to take industrial action next month. Drivers at 16 train operators will refuse to work overtime from Monday, July 3 to Saturday, July 8.
The action will coincide with the first week of the Wimbledon tennis tournament. It means there could be disruption to services and those heading to Wimbledon could face delays.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of union Aslef, said: "Once again, we find ourselves with no alternative but to take this action. We have continually come to the negotiating table in good faith, seeking to resolve this dispute.
"Sadly, it is clear from the actions of both the train operating companies and the government that they do not want an end to the dispute. Their goals appear to be to continue industrial strife and to do down our industry.
"We don’t want to inconvenience the public. We just want to see our members paid fairly during a cost of living crisis when inflation is running at above 10%, and to not see our terms and conditions taken away. It’s time for the government and the companies to think again and look for a resolution."
Aslef announced that drivers had overwhelmingly voted in favour of continuing to take industrial action. The latest bout of action falls short of a strike.
Which train companies are impacted by the train driver's industrial action?
There are 16 train operators affected by the decision by drivers not to partake in rest day working. The train companies are:
- Avanti West Coast
- Chiltern Railways
- Cross Country
- East Midlands Railway
- Greater Anglia
- GWR
- GTR Great Northern Thameslink
- Island Line
- LNER
- Northern Trains
- Southeastern
- Southern/Gatwick Express
- South Western Railway main line
- SWR depot drivers
- TransPennine Express
- West Midlands Trains
