LNER strike threat lifted following ASLEF agreement

Railnews - A series of weekend strikes which had been called by ASLEF on LNER has been suspended after a resolution was reported by the union. LNER had already published a reduced timetable for this weekend but said it would now see how it could strengthen its service. The operator said the latest talks with ASLEF had been mp;#145;constructivemp;#146; and that it was pleased the strikes had been suspended.