More rail strikes on the way

Train drivers involved in a row over the disciplining of workers are to stage three further one day strikes, their union announced today.

Members of Aslef at First North Western will walk out on 22,29 April and 6 May, threatening travel chaos across the North West of England.

The drivers have already held three strikes in a long–running dispute over the downgrading and dismissal of a number of union members.

Talks to try to resolve the row will be held tomorrow between the company and

union officials.

Previous walkouts forced First North Western to cancel all train services.

Aslef's general secretary Mick Rix has accused First North Western of "abusing" disciplinary procedures and imposing inappropriate penalties.

Workers on London's Docklands Light Railway have voted by almost three to one to accept a pay offer worth 10 per cent over two years, the Rail Maritime and Transport union announced today.