Aslef train drivers continue rolling strikes across England
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TRAIN drivers continued their rolling programme of strikes at operators across England today, with pickets set to be in action again tomorrow.
Members of train drivers’ union Aslef are striking at different operating companies on different days, making rail connections almost impossible and throwing timetables into chaos.
The union says drivers have not had a pay increase for five years.
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