Andy Burnham gives train drivers on London to Manchester line inflation-busting pay rise

NewsGreater Manchester NewsTrainsA wages deal has been approved10:17, 30 Aug 2026Train drivers including those operating on the London to Manchester line used by Andy Burnham are set to receive an above-inflation pay rise of 3.6 per cent, it's been revealed.‌The wage deal between Avanti West Coast and the Aslef union i

The wage deal between Avanti West Coast and the Aslef union is the first to be approved under the Prime Minister.

Train drivers are set to receive an above-inflation pay rise as agreed by Burnham who frequently travels up from the capital to work at No 10 North

The deal comes after rail union Asleft had announced plans to ballot members on whether to launch stikes in a dispute over pay

Andy Burnham agrees pay deal for train drivers on No 10 North line  The Times

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