ASLEF - The UK Train Drivers' Union

ASLEF - The UK Train Drivers' Union ASLEF is the union for the UK's train drivers. Promoted by ASLEF, 77 St John Street, London EC1M 4NN ASLEF is Britain's trade union for train drivers.

Its 20,000 members are employed in the train operating companies, the freight companies, London Underground and some Light Rapid Transport.

This   marks 100 years since the historic solidarity action of the General Strike.ASLEF members were among the 1.7 milli...
01/05/2026

This marks 100 years since the historic solidarity action of the General Strike.

ASLEF members were among the 1.7 million workers who walked out in sympathy with miners.

We are proud to continue that tradition of solidarity today.

Today is Workers Memorial Day.We remember those train drivers who have tragically lost their lives at work.Ours is a saf...
28/04/2026

Today is Workers Memorial Day.

We remember those train drivers who have tragically lost their lives at work.

Ours is a safety critical role in a safety critical industry. To maintain focus, drivers need safe, dignified working conditions.

That’s why ASLEF's campaign will see every driver guaranteed access to safe, clean toilet facilities within 4 hours of signing on.

Too often, ASLEF members are forced to work in cabs that are too hot in summer, too cold in winter and not ergonomic. We continue to campaign for Better Driving Cabs.

Where new cabs are being built, we’ve worked with companies to ensure that designs are the best they can be.

So, let's remember the dead and fight for the living. The formation of Great British Railways is an opportunity to take the very best practice from across our industry and improve health and safety on the railway for everyone.

Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Congress has backed motions moved by ASLEF members that call for proper toilet acc...
21/04/2026

Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Congress has backed motions moved by ASLEF members that call for proper toilet access for train drivers and a safely staffed seven-day railway on ScotRail.

Members David Gordon (Glasgow) and Derek Lappin (Polmadie) moved the motions.

14/04/2026

😀 Beautiful scenery outside your window
😞 2:30am alarm

For , tells us about the best and worst bits of being a train driver.

14/04/2026

It's and we're celebrating a railway for everyone.

Thank your train driver today!

The new Fair Work Agency launches today.Enforcement agents now have the power to punish employers who violate your right...
07/04/2026

The new Fair Work Agency launches today.

Enforcement agents now have the power to punish employers who violate your rights at work.

This is a big win for workers after years of campaigning by trade unions.

New rights at work come into force today – including protections for workers who blow the whistle on sexual harassment a...
06/04/2026

New rights at work come into force today – including protections for workers who blow the whistle on sexual harassment and the right to bereavement leave from your first day on the job.

These are some of the first key provisions of the Employment Rights Act, with more to come over the coming months and years.

We worked closely with the government and other trade unions to deliver these upgrades to workers’ rights.

The next step is to finish the job and deliver a New Deal for Working People in full.

01/04/2026

The politicians going after immigrants are the same politicians going after trade unionists.

ASLEF members from across the UK came together in London to march in solidarity.

31/03/2026

What does your local rep do? How do they represent you day to day in your depot?

Check out a day in the life of Scotland’s second-ever woman ASLEF local rep.

30/03/2026

In 2007, ASLEF won a historic court case against a BNP activist.

Today, as trade unionists, we stand together against the far right.

ASLEF general secretary Dave Calfe recently joined Labour Unions general secretaries at 10 Downing St.
25/03/2026

ASLEF general secretary Dave Calfe recently joined Labour Unions general secretaries at 10 Downing St.

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