Strike impacts services for second consecutive day

An East Yorkshire rail operator's train services are set to be disrupted on Saturday due to strike action.

Members of the Aslef union at Hull Trains have walked out for a second consecutive day in a long-running dispute over the sacking of a colleague.

The union has claimed a driver was unfairly dismissed for raising a safety concern, which the company denies.

A spokesperson from Hull Trains apologised for the disruption, adding: "On this occasion, the union has not served their usual notice of suspension for the following day.

"While the majority of our services will continue to run, a number have been cancelled."

The firm said impacted customers could use alternative Hull Trains services or claim refunds on tickets purchased with other operators via their customer service team.

Mick Whelan, Aslef general secretary, said: "The company's failure to act responsibly has enormous implications not just for rail workers and passengers at Hull Trains but for staff and passengers right across the wider rail network.

"Anyone who works on the railway should be able to report a safety concern without fearing they will be penalised, punished, or lose their livelihood."

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