Absolutely right on both counts.Absolutely not, on both counts.
You can't kid a kidder, and we all know many on the west are now frightened that the franchise might be split again. They know the game of holding both Arriva and the travelling public to ransom every Sunday might be challenged.
ASLEF needs challenging. They are a greedy union who would shaft other unions for a few quid more. I can't wait for the new legislation regarding strikes in the transport sector to be on the statute books.
This franchise needs splitting. Most over on the East are sick to death of those over the other side of the Pennines holding everyone hostage.