Recent content by jc1

The pay offer is a whopping 0% . I don't think there is a need to keep powder dry.

OK I've tried at my local station but they are having difficulty as well. Thanks anyway.

Does anybody know if you can make a booking over the phone using priv cards? I've been calling all day with no answer. Also how far in advance can you book? Many thanks.

I didn't know that.

I thought 458s were being replaced by 701s

I see what you mean. I was just thinking that the April 21 and April 22 pay rises agreed might not be honoured now.

So does that mean it won't be honoured as it wasn't agreed before April but during April?

Was the SWR multi year deal agreed before or after April 2020?

Can't afford two weeks unpaid so will have to cancel

Thanks for the replies. No holiday for me then.

Would a train driver be exempt from quarantine once returning from Spain? I have read that transport professionals are exempt. Does a train driver fall into this category?

What is the agreement they were supposed to present?

So what is the gain for SWR if they're not going to be in for the long haul?

But the franchise is up in 5 years and they are unlikely to renew so why go through all the hassle of trying to bring in DOO ?

This is the part I don't understand. Where is the cost saving for the company if there is still a guard on board earning the same salary and a driver operating the doors on a probably substantially higher salary than they are now. Presumably aslef will demand a hefty pay rise for their members