Hull Trains Drivers Vote Six-Month Strike Extension Over Safety Dismissal

Drivers at Hull Trains, represented by the Aslef union, have voted to continue strike action for another six months in support of a colleague who was dismissed amid claims of raising safety concerns. The union alleges the sacking was unfair, while Hull Trains denies these claims and has expressed disappointment with the ballot results. Aslef has already announced a strike period from June 1 to August 9, 2025, with the extended mandate allowing further industrial action. Nigel Roebuck, Aslef's organizer for northeast England, criticized Hull Trains for a lack of meaningful engagement and silence since their last meeting nearly a month ago, noting that a new managing director appears unwilling to intervene. The ongoing dispute has led to significant service disruptions and passenger inconvenience, with the union seeking a just resolution to the matter. Hull Trains maintains it has made several proposals and remains committed to dialogue to avoid further disruption.