Paisley commuters could face heavy disruption if Scotrail drivers strike over pay dispute

Paisley commuters might be closely impacted by potential rail employees strikes within the coming weeks.

Scotrail drivers may stroll out on strike after rejecting a pay provide from bosses final week, as their union ASLEF advised it did not have in mind the rising price of residing.

It comes simply weeks after the transport agency was taken over by the Scottish Authorities.

However the now-nationalised Scotrail say they've been left with "no possibility however to contemplate motion in response" to the most recent pay provide.

Regardless of buyer numbers reportedly one third under pre-covid ranges, Scotrail say, prepare customers from throughout Renfrewshire may face considerably extra disruption than different areas.

With Paisley working three stations together with the very important hyperlink to Glasgow metropolis centre - Paisley Gilmour Road - many travellers could also be left stranded ought to industrial motion happen within the close to future.

ASLEF say their consideration to strike was "not taken frivolously" because the dispute continues.

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Kevin Lindsay, the union's Scotland organiser advised the Each day File final week: "Scotrail and the Scottish Authorities should recognise that these key staff deserve an honest pay rise, they need to return to the negotiating desk with a a lot fairer deal that recognises the very important work our members do."

In the meantime Joanne Maguire, ScotRail chief working officer, stated: "It is extremely disappointing that we discover ourselves at this stage with ASLEF regardless of ongoing talks and an excellent provide being made.

"We've got made a pay provide that recognises the arduous work of our colleagues and the cost-of-living challenges confronted by households throughout the nation.

"We're nonetheless attempting to get better from the pandemic.

"With buyer numbers round one third under pre-Covid ranges, it stays a really difficult time for Scotland’s railway.

"We've got assured ASLEF and our workforce that we stay open and dedicated to additional discussions with a purpose to resolve the dispute and transfer ahead collectively to supply the most secure, greenest, and most dependable railway we will for Scotland.”

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