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London North Eastern Railway: Industrial Disputes

Asked by Dr Kieran MullanConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 11 September 2024UIN 4049

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the terms of the agreement were with the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen that led to industrial action being called off at London North Eastern Railway.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Following discussions, on 29 August London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and ASLEF found a resolution to their long running local dispute at no extra cost to the taxpayer and preventing 22 days of industrial action whilst ensuring an improved service for passengers. LNER has agreed a new rest day working agreement with its drivers and has agreed to use driver managers in line with common industry practices.

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