Elizabeth Line Drivers Announce Four-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute

London's busiest rail service faces major disruption as drivers demand higher pay increases than the proposed 4.5% raise.

Train drivers on the Elizabeth line, represented by the Aslef union, will strike on February 27, March 1, March 8, and March 10, 2025.
The dispute centers on pay, with drivers rejecting a 4.5% raise that would increase salaries from £72,465 to £75,726 annually.
Aslef argues that MTR, the current operator of the line, is not adequately recognizing the contributions of its drivers to the line's success.
MTR, which will lose its operating contract in May 2025, expressed disappointment over the strike decision and emphasized its commitment to resolving the dispute.
The Elizabeth line, carrying 800,000 passengers daily and connecting Heathrow to central and east London, is expected to see significant travel disruptions during the strike days.