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Train drivers receive pay rises after strike threat

Andy Burnham has agreed pay rises for train drivers following a threat of strike action. The agreement appears to avert or reduce the risk of rail disruption.

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The settlement affects the continuity of rail services and removes an immediate strike risk.

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  1. Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action ↗independent.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
  2. Andy Burnham gives train drivers on London to Manchester line inflation-busting pay rise ↗manchestereveningnews.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

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