Date: 18/04/2016

The operator of the Gatwick Express train service is taking the Aslef union to the high court after its drivers refused to carry passengers on new longer trains. Govia Thameslink Railway has launched legal action over what it described as the baffling refusal of drivers to run the 12-carriage trains without guards. Aslef says GTR has breached an agreement concerning driver-only trains, which it accepts on trains of up to 10 carriages. Aslef and the RMT have raised concerns over the safe operation of longer trains without guards. Gatwick Express services had previously operated with either five or 10 carriages, but this will rise to eight or 12 across the fleet in coming months.

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Govia Thameslink takes Aslef union to court over longer trains dispute

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Gatwick Express service operator launches legal action after drivers refuse to operate new 12-carriage trains without guards