Overview

• In mid-July ballots, ASLEF members voted 53% in favour, by 17 votes to 15, to extend their strike action.
• New industrial action is scheduled from August 10 to September 6, following the expiration of the previous mandate on August 9.
• On July 25, Hull Trains apologised for short-notice train cancellations caused by the ongoing dispute.
• Negotiations remain stalled and the union says the new managing director has shown little willingness to engage in talks.
• The work stoppages originated from a driver’s dismissal over alleged safety protocol breaches related to fatigue reporting.