Train Drivers' Strike
Members of the Aslef union on East Midlands Trains will strike for three days during the Olympics.
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East Midlands train-drivers to strike during Olympics
Olympic Spectators affected by train drivers' strikes - the full report
by Rajiv PopatThere are just a few days to go before the start of the Olympics - but for many planning to see the Games in London, there's huge disappointment ahead.
Families travelling to and from the Games could face severe disruption because of a three-day strike by train drivers next month. One mother of two boys has been telling Central News the dispute could ruin their historic day.
Revised train services during strike action in August
East Midlands Trains says it will aim to provide as many seats as possible for people travelling to the Olympic Games.
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Advice for passengers affected by train drivers' strike action
East Midlands Trains says it plans to "run as many services as possible" during the strike action, including:
- Plans to run 30 services a day to and from London
- Over 23,000 seats to be provided in each direction to and from London (around 50% of normal capacity)
- Tickets which can be used on other train services, including Virgin, East Coast, Greater Anglia, TransPennine Express, Northern and CrossCountry.
More information for passengers is expected to be available on the East Midlands Trains website in the next 24 hours.
Train strikes planned for middle of Olympic Games
East Midlands train drivers have been criticised by the operator for being "hell bent on trying to disrupt the Olympics".
The comments from the Managing Director of East Midlands Trains, David Horne, come after the drivers' union ASLEF confirmed that it will take further strike action during the games.
A walk-out is planned for the 6, 7, and 8th August, which is in the middle of the Games when Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth and one of the most anticipated competitions of London 2012 is taking place.
The strike action is due to a row over pensions, East Midlands Trains have accused ASLEF on going back on a deal brokered in talks last week:
"If ASLEF does not have a change of heart, it will be remembered long after London 2012 as the union who tainted the pride of Britain in disrupting such a once-in-a-lifetime sporting event."
– David Horne, Managing Director of East Midlands Trains
However the union ASLEF said it was deeply saddened that the union finds itself in this position:
"ASLEF is disappointed that recent talks with East Midlands trains did nothing to address major pre-existing concerns ASLEF has in relation to its dispute between EMT and ASLEF members."
"ASLEF is deeply saddened that the union finds itself forced into this position by East Midland at this time."
– ASLEF Spokesperson
East Midlands train-drivers to strike during Olympics
Communications have broken down between East Midlands Trains and ASLEF, as the union confirms train-drivers will strike during the Olympics
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The train drivers union ASLEF have rejected the offer discussed with East Midlands Trains over cuts to pension contributions.
ASLEF have confirmed a walk-out will take place during three days of the Olympic Games next month, from the 6th to the 8th of August.
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Latest on possible train-drivers Olympic walk-out
The train drivers union Aslef says a walk-out could still take place during three days of the Olympic Games next month.
It's in a dispute with East Midlands Trains over cuts to pension contributions.
Statement from East Midlands Trains after latest meeting
Bosses at East Midlands Trains say they're hopeful about resolving the pension dispute with its drivers.
A spokesperson from East Midlands Trains said:
– East Midlands Trains spokesperson"Progressive talks were held with ASLEF yesterday afternoon. We believe we have addressed the outstanding point raised by the union on pensions and feel we have a wayforward.Discussions are still ongoing and we remain hopeful that ASLEF will calloff the threat of Olympic strike action."
East Midlands Trains describes meeting with unions as 'progressive'
Latest talks between train drivers and East Midlands Trains over potential strike action during the Olympics have been described as "progressive" by the train operator.
Members from the Union ASLEF and bosses from East Midlands Trains met last night in the latest negotiations in a dispute by drivers over their pensions.
Drivers announced on Thursday they intended to strike during the games which start next Friday.
Industrial action during the games could cause major disruption as East Midlands Trains services terminate at London St Pancras which is a direct link to Stratford International, the station which serves the Olympic Park in East London.
Train drivers plan strikes during the Olympics
Train drivers are staging three days of strikes during the Olympics in a row over pensions.
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