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Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action over lack of toilets
Published 28 July 2026 Ā· europe
Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities Train drivers are considering strike action over a
Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities Train drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilets, with unions saying basic needs are still not addressed a year after the rail regulator told operators to provide more facilities and breaks.
Aslef said it was āputting the industry on noticeā. The train driversā union added that companies had failed to deliver adequate toilets and reduce maximum
driving times without a toilet break. Continue reading...
Published: July 28, 2026 ā¢ 9:30 AM IST Ā· Updated: July 28, 2026 ā¢ 10:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities Train drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilets, with unions saying basic needs are still not addressed a year after the rail regulator told operators to provide more facilities and breaks.
Aslef said it was āputting the industry on noticeā.
The train driversā union added that companies had failed to deliver adequate toilets and reduce maximum driving times without a toilet break.
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