Operators warn of more ASLEF disruption

A 24-hour walkout by ASLEF drivers at nine train operators is set to disrupt timetables this Saturday. The operators are warning that the walkout will coincide with another busy weekend for football, with Premier League games in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Brighton likely to be affected. The trains of other operators not involved in the strike are expected to be busy, and some of the disruption will continue on Sunday morning. Special timetables showing the trains that will stilll run are due to be published tomorrow.