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 ...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/30/train-drivers-pay-rise-avanti-aslef-uk)