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Deal agreed between Avanti West Coast and Aslef is first to be approved by Burnham government
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United Kingdom — Raphael Boyd
Deal agreed between Avanti West Coast and Aslef is first to be approved by Burnham government
Train drivers have secured a significant pay rise after the threat of strike action was floated on busy routes across the UK, including on the busy London-Manchester line.
The deal, which was agreed on Saturday between Avanti West Coast and the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) union, is the first to be approved by Andy Burnham in his premiership.
Train drivers have secured a significant pay rise after the threat of strike action was floated on busy routes across the UK, including on the busy London-Manchester line.
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Source: The Guardian · Raphael Boyd. Published 30 Aug 2026, 10:32 am.
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