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19/07/2012
Train Drivers Announce 3 Day Strike Action During Olympics
Drivers at East Midlands Trains will strike for three days during the Olympics in a dispute over pensions.
Train drivers' union Aslef said talks with East Midlands Trains had failed to produce a breakthrough over pension contribution cuts and its members have now scheduled industrial action for 6, 7, and 8 August.
The rail operator said Aslef was "playing games" and the strikes were a "kick in the teeth" for customers.
Aslef members oppose East Midlands Trains' plans to reduce both its own and staff contributions to its pension fund from July.
The managing director of East Midlands Trains, David Horne, said: "This is yet another example of Aslef playing games and is a real kick in the teeth for our customers and the country during a time of great national pride."
Aslef has said it will have further talks with East Midlands Trains on Friday with a view to resolving the dispute.
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Train drivers' union Aslef said talks with East Midlands Trains had failed to produce a breakthrough over pension contribution cuts and its members have now scheduled industrial action for 6, 7, and 8 August.
The rail operator said Aslef was "playing games" and the strikes were a "kick in the teeth" for customers.
Aslef members oppose East Midlands Trains' plans to reduce both its own and staff contributions to its pension fund from July.
The managing director of East Midlands Trains, David Horne, said: "This is yet another example of Aslef playing games and is a real kick in the teeth for our customers and the country during a time of great national pride."
Aslef has said it will have further talks with East Midlands Trains on Friday with a view to resolving the dispute.
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07 August 2009
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - is severely ill with pneumonia was told he is unlikely to recover.
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