Train drivers call off extra strike days after LNER minimum service law U-turn

Workability of new law in doubt after threat of action in pays off for Aslef staff

The train drivers’ union Aslef will stand down its five days of additional strikes at LNER after the state-owned operator withdrew plans to impose minimum service levels during next week’s industrial action.

LNER, which runs trains on the east coast main line from London to Scotland, had told Aslef it intended to use the controversial new laws to run trains during the strikes.