Britain’s marathon rail strikes may be nearing an end
But don’t expect more reliable services soon
Passengers on britain’s railways have grown accustomed to strikes. On December 2nd the train drivers’ union, ASLEF, began a week of regional walkouts: the latest in a dispute that began in June 2022. There was a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, though. On November 30th the RMT, another union that represents rail workers, finally agreed a new pay deal. But even if strikes become rarer, the railways’ performance is likely to remain sub-par.
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This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Off track”
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