Rail strikes: Unions say solution is ‘further away’ than ever
The head of train drivers’ union Aslef says a solution is “further away” than ever, despite talks. …
Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said the move to have drivers operating train doors was aimed at improving punctuality and reliability, and not about removing other staff altogether. There would be a second person on board “on a lot of occasions” he said.