Journey warning for Brighton Pleasure with Aslef extra time ban for practice drivers
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ravellers have been warned to count on additional disruption subsequent week following an extra time ban by a serious rail union.
A ban by practice drivers from the Aslef union will imply a diminished timetable will likely be operated from August 7-12, South Western Railway has stated.
Due to the extra time ban, these travelling to the England rugby match at Twickenham, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup occasion at Ascot or the Boomtown competition in Winchester have been advised to count on a disrupted service, the rail operator stated.
Although a small variety of extra providers will function for the England vs Wales recreation on August 12, prospects have been warned to count on lengthy queues.
Stuart Meek, South Western Railway’s chief working officer, stated: “Customers heading to some of the events on our network should consider travelling earlier if they can as we expect services to be very busy.
“We have worked hard to provide additional services for the England v Wales rugby fixture at Twickenham on Saturday, however, customers should be mindful that a queuing system will be in place at Twickenham station for their return journeys and that we do expect long queues.
“We are sorry for the disruption that our customers continue to face and thank them for their patience.”
A traditional service will run on August 6 with alternative buses between Barnes and Feltham through Hounslow because of engineering work.
The rail operator additionally stated {that a} regular Sunday service will function on August 13 though a small variety of practice providers will likely be cancelled because of industrial motion the day earlier than.
Those coming back from the Boomtown Festival have been advised to count on a standard service on August 14.
The newest industrial action comes following another overtime ban by members of the Aslef union this week.
Aslef basic secretary Mick Whelan stated: “We don’t want to take this action, because we don’t want people to be inconvenienced, but the train companies, and the Government which stands behind them, have forced us into this place because they refuse to sit down and talk to us and have not made a fair and sensible pay offer to train drivers who have not had one for four years – since 2019 – while prices have soared in that time by more than 12 per cent.”
Mr Whelan stated a suggestion made in April was for a 4 per cent pay improve, with an extra rise depending on drivers giving up phrases and situations.
“We have not heard a word from the employers since then – we haven’t had a meeting, or a phone call, a text message, nor an email – for the three months, and we haven’t sat down with the Government since January 6.
“That shows how little the companies and the Government care about passengers and staff. They are happy to let this go on and on.”