TRAIN drivers have voted to accept an improved pay offer from ScotRail, paving the way for the end of the provider’s temporary timetable.
On Monday, it was announced that members voted in favour of the deal – and now their pay will climb by 5%.
Aslef Scottish organiser Kevin Lindsay said: “Following a ballot on the improved offer negotiated with ScotRail, Aslef members have voted to accept the proposals on pay and conditions.
“Aslef is a democratic, lay, member-led union, and I want to thank our members for their engagement and response to the ballot.”
In May Aslef members began to refuse to work overtime and rest days in a dispute over pay.
Some 700 services were then slashed from timetables on May 23, a move Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth said would provide greater certainty.
It was reported that if drivers accepted the rise, the temporary timetable could be in place for up to 10 more days.
According to ScotRail, 2.2% of the increase will be funded by Transport Scotland with the remaining 2.8% coming from ScotRail’s coffers.
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