Hull Trains strikes could continue over sacked driver accused of sleeping at the controls Aslef says the accusations over the driver falling asleep are ‘completely untrue’ The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
Boss of company that owns strike-hit Hull Trains to step down Martijn Gilbert will step away from his position with immediate effect. Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
Warning for Challenge Cup fans as trains to Wembley hit by strikes Rugby league fans heading to Wembley for Saturday's Challenge Cup final are bracing for travel disruptions as Hull Trains drivers strike over the dismissal of a colleague. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Great British Railways is launched, after a fashion – but what happens next? The Man Who Pays His Way: The key questions – and answers – on rail renationalisation The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
‘It’s an illogical job’: Why driving a train isn’t as cushy as it might seem The rulebook is hefty, the hours are awful and the hurdles to becoming a train driver huge. But 18-year-olds can now apply The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Trade unionists back bin strike and warn of a ‘race to the bottom’ on wages A ‘megapicket’ was held outside a household recycling centre in Birmingham, as the city’s all-out bin strike continues. Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
Government to lower minimum age for train drivers in desperate bid to cut shortages The average age of a UK train driver is currently 48 The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Hull Trains staff continue strike in dispute over sacking of driver The company said on Friday there were minor alterations to its timetable, with most services operating as planned. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Good Friday warning for train passengers as drivers strike over sacking Disruptions are expected after union members walk out The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague Members of Aslef at Hull Trains warned services will be disrupted during the one-day walkout. Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025
Four-day week for Tube drivers 'not stuck in sidings' despite union members split on TfL proposal 1,107 Aslef members back the changes - but 1,219 RMT members are opposed Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025
Tube train drivers union votes for four-day week The proposal means Tube drivers will get an extra day off every week The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
Non-folding e-bikes to be banned on London Tube and rail services The train drivers union Aslef welcomed the move after pressing for a ban on safety grounds. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
TfL bans most e-bikes on trains amid concern over igniting batteries Only folding models will be permitted on London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth Line and DLR trains from 31 March The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025 E-bike ban on Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground comes into force after station blazes TfL has imposed ban ‘to ensure the safety of customers and staff’
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025 Tube drivers encouraged to vote in favour of 'once in a generation' offer of four-day week Aslef encourages members to back London Underground modernisation
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Hull Trains drivers plan eight-week strike over ‘victimisation’ of colleague Union warns of ‘serious disruption’ on rail network
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025 Hull Trains drivers to strike over ‘unfair’ sacking of colleague Aslef said a driver was unfairly dismissed after raising a safety issue at a meeting, a claim the company denies.
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Tube drivers offered four-day week as TfL bids to modernise working practices on London Underground Drivers would still work 35 hours a week but would get paid meal breaks
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Ban e-bikes or we’ll strike, threaten London Underground drivers after platform fire Three fire engines were called to an e-bike blaze at Rayners Lane station last month
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Union safety reps 'stormed out of meeting after TfL refused to ban e-bikes from Tube' New twist in London Underground fire risk row after e-bike exploded
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 OPINION - London needs to ban e-bikes on public transport — otherwise I fear tragedy will strike E-bike battery fires are raising safety concerns, leading to calls for a ban on e-bikes on the Underground
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row TfL had ordered the libraries’ removal for fire safety reasons outlined by the LFB - but Mayor says he is hoping for ‘very swift announcement of a U-turn’
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 Tube union threatens strike unless e-bikes are banned from London Underground after platform blaze The fire at Rayners Lane station sent toxic fumes billowing across the station and caused temporary disruption to the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025 Train drivers launch series of strikes in row over sacked colleague Members of Aslef at Hull Trains will walk out on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of April.