He added that no improved offer had been made by the RDG because “the Government has not allowed them a fresh mandate on which discussions could be held,” and that “our union will continue fighting” until a settlement is reached.
“We remain open to talks and we have said repeatedly that we want to give our people a pay rise, but until the union leadership and executive is united in what it wants and engages in good faith with the 30 per cent shortfall in revenue the industry is continuing to grapple with post-Covid, it is difficult to move forward.”
He added that train drivers have not had a “fair and sensible pay offer” despite not having had a rise since 2019.
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