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."
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.
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
Train drivers plan strikes during the Olympics
Train drivers are staging three days of strikes during the Olympics in a row over pensions.