Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action over lack of toilets
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Train drivers in Great Britain are considering strike action over a lack of toilets, according to unions. Aslef, the train drivers' union, has put the industry on notice, stating that a year after the rail regulator instructed operators to improve facilities, basic needs are still unmet. The union claims companies have failed to provide adequate toilets and reduce long driving periods without breaks. A strike could disrupt rail services.
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Drivers are considering strike action over lack of toilets.
Companies had failed to deliver adequate toilets and reduce maximum driving times without a toilet break.
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Key findings
Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities.
The Guardian- Drivers are considering strike action over lack of toilets.
- Companies failed to deliver adequate toilets and breaks.
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Loaded language removed<p>Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities</p><p>Train drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilets, with unions saying basic needs are still not addressed a year after the rail regulator told operators to provide more facilities and breaks.</p><p>Aslef said it was “putting the industry on notice”.
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Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities.
The GuardianCompanies had failed to deliver adequate toilets and reduce maximum driving times without a toilet break.
The GuardianTrain drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilets.
The Guardian