Aslef has referred to as 14 strikes because the dispute started in 2022. There are additional delays doable on Tuesday on account of an additional time ban.

RDG regional director Robert Nisbet stated he is able to speak with the union however that it “should be smart about this”.

“We urge the management of Aslef to get again around the desk with us,” he stated.

He rejected claims that the RDG is “ripping up circumstances”, however did say the group is proposing to scrap Sunday being an “elective workday” as a better variety of passengers are actually travelling on that day than beforehand.

A Division for Transport spokesperson stated: “Aslef is the one rail union persevering with to strike, concentrating on passengers and stopping their very own members from voting on the pay provide that continues to be on the desk.

“Having resolved disputes with all different rail unions, the transport secretary and rail minister have ensured {that a} pay provide is on the desk – taking practice drivers’ common salaries from £60,000 as much as £65,000.”