A train drivers’ union has recommended its members accept a new pay offer in Scotland and Wales and called on the UK government to offer a new deal to members in England.

ASLEF has received “significant” pay offers from ScotRail and Transport for Wales which it will now put to members.

A four-year deal with Transport for Wales would see drivers get an increase of 8.9% backdated to 1 April which would take drivers to £63,200.

A further 7.9% increase would follow on 1 April 2024, before an additional increase of 4.1% in December 2024 which would take drivers to £71,000.

Pay would increase again with RPI inflation on 1 April 2025, ASLEF said.

The one-year deal on the table in Scotland is for 5% which would see drivers’ pay increase from £55,264 to £58,027.

Mick Whelan, ASLEF’s general secretary, said the union had “successfully negotiated significant pay increases” but it was “subject to the decision of [its] members”.

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“Sadly, this is in stark contrast with the response from the Westminster government,” he added.

“The 15 train companies with which we are in dispute – because they have not offered their drivers, our members, an increase in salary since 2019 – and the Tory government that stands behind them do not appear to be interested in getting a resolution that serves passengers and businesses as well as staff and will help to get Britain’s railways back on track.”

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