Machiavelli
Well-known member
looks as though it might be over; if so, the club and many regular commuters will be happier. This from The Guardian:
Southern rail is believed to have reached a deal with train drivers to end their dispute following a second week of talks.
The result of the negotiations between the operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway, and drivers’ union Aslef is expected to be announced later on Thursday.
A series of strikes by drivers had brought trains to a halt, while an overtime ban saw branch lines closed and services severely disrupted from early December until talks began.
Strikes planned for late January were suspended while Aslef started fresh talks to resolve the row over driver-only operated trains, which drivers said were potentially unsafe.
GTR’s dispute continues with the RMT, which was not involved in the talks and represents conductors, who have been rebranded as onboard supervisors. However, RMT strikes have had a limited effect on the running of the service.
Although the terms of any deal have yet to be confirmed, it should avert any more total stoppages.
Southern rail is believed to have reached a deal with train drivers to end their dispute following a second week of talks.
The result of the negotiations between the operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway, and drivers’ union Aslef is expected to be announced later on Thursday.
A series of strikes by drivers had brought trains to a halt, while an overtime ban saw branch lines closed and services severely disrupted from early December until talks began.
Strikes planned for late January were suspended while Aslef started fresh talks to resolve the row over driver-only operated trains, which drivers said were potentially unsafe.
GTR’s dispute continues with the RMT, which was not involved in the talks and represents conductors, who have been rebranded as onboard supervisors. However, RMT strikes have had a limited effect on the running of the service.
Although the terms of any deal have yet to be confirmed, it should avert any more total stoppages.