A “major breakthrough” which could signal the end of national rail strikes
has been made in the long-running pay row involving drivers, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).
The department says that, following a series of “positive” talks led by the government, the train drivers’ union ASLEF has agreed to recommend a new pay proposal to its members.
“The offer made to ASLEF is a 5% pay rise for 2022/23, 4.75% for 23/24, and 4.5% for 24/25,” a spokesperson for the DfT said.
“The offer will now be put to ASLEF members in a referendum.”
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