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DfT announces breakthrough in train drivers’ pay dispute

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced a “major breakthrough” in the ongoing pay dispute involving train drivers, potentially signalling an end to national rail strikes. Following “positive” government-led discussions, the drivers’ union ASLEF has agreed to present a new pay proposal to its members. A DfT spokesperson outlined the offer as a 5% pay rise for 2022/23, 4.75% for 2023/24,…