Rail strikes have disrupted journeys across Wales as train drivers in the ASLEF union take industrial action over pay, with more disruption set for the next few days. The union argue there hasn’t been a pay rise for its members in 5 years, while the train companies say they want a fair deal for everyone.
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00:00 Passengers in and out of Wales have been facing disruption across the country due to strikes
00:06 through the day Wednesday, with more industrial action also planned for Thursday.
00:11 Great Western Railway services between South Wales and London have been extremely limited
00:15 throughout the day, with other service providers closing entirely in North Wales.
00:22 Transport for Wales are not involved in industrial action as there are no disputes with the Aslev
00:25 Union, but say services have been busy as a result of the disruptions and could continue
00:30 to be on Thursday.
00:33 There are no train companies that run in Wales on strike on Thursday, but there have been
00:37 warnings of a knock-on effect on train lines within Wales.
00:42 A spokesperson from the Aslev Union has said train drivers have not had a pay rise in over
00:46 five years and they will not give up and run away, while the train company's representation
00:52 has said they are seeking a fair deal for all parties, including taxpayers and customers.
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