ASLEF

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The UK train drivers' union. Promoted by ASLEF, 77 St John Street, London EC1M 4NN.

A freight train. Text reads: '1 freight train can take up to 80 HGVs OFF our roads'
Two-column cylinder chart showing Fatal and Weighted Injury Rates for road and rail freight. Text reads: 'Rail freight is 78 times safer than road freight. Source: PACTS, 2026'.
Image taken with thermal camera shows temperature of 53.3°C inside a train driving cab. Text reads: "68.5% of ASLEF members surveyed said their employer does not provide safe, clean, accessible toilets that they can easily use throughout their working day"
A train station toilet with toilet paper all over the floor. Text reads: "I am diabetic... It makes me urinate more times during the day. The company does not support me."
Dave Calfe, ASLEF general secretary with quote: ‘As Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham showed real commitment to public transport and pushed for the government to invest in high-speed rail. 'His government’s key task must be to invest in our infrastructure to generate secure jobs, raise living standards and meet our net-zero targets. To deliver real change for working people, unions must be true partners in this Labour government.’
Andy Burnham MP speaking to a crowd at a rally. Text says: 'ASLEF Executive Committee nominates Andy Burnham to be Labour leader.'
Members are invited to observe a minute's silence at 17:15 today to mark one week since the tragic incident near Bedford, where it is safe to do so. We remember our colleague, Shaun Burton, who tragically lost his life, and all those who were injured. Let's all of us across the railway take a moment to reflect in silence.
Response to the interim RAIB report on the Bedford train collision
Image shows ASLEF General Secretary Dave Calfe alongside a quote from him: "Keir Starmer’s resignation is the correct decision. "We now need a prime minister and Labour leader who will work with trade unions to deliver the New Deal for Working People in full. They must ensure that Great British Railways delivers for passengers and workers, and secure the future of rail freight."
Joanne Thomas speaks at an ASLEF podium.
Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell MP speaks at a podium at ASLEF’s Annual Assembly of Delegates.
ASLEF members march with a union banner.
Contrasting images of an old, dirty, cramped train driving cab and a new, ergonomically designed cab.
68.56% of ASLEF members surveyed said their employer does not provide safe, clean, accessible toilets that they can easily use throughout their working day.
Image shows yellow fixed penalty notice reading: “Penalty charge notice. Warning. Violation of workplace rights.” Text beneath reads: “Break the rules pay the price. The new Fair Work Agency, enforcing workplace rights.” Logo of Labour Unions
image of a Class 222 in ScotRail Livery next to white text on a red background which reads "We are delighted that a firm date is now in sight for withdrawing the HSTs and replacing them with refurbished class 222 trains. We have expressed our concerns for a number of years that the outdated HST trains were not fit for purpose for the 21st century and that they needed replacing with trains that had far greater crashworthiness and were more comfortable for passengers. Our union is proud of the role we continue to play in fighting for railway services that meet the needs of workers and passengers alike. Pushing for the procurement and delivery of better trains to replace HSTs is an example of this commitment. That is why we urge ScotRail and the Scottish Government to use public financing and green bonds to replace the rest of the ageing fleet in the future. It is vital that passengers and the public purse more broadly get the best value possible. Only by finally ridding our rails services of profiteering will we achieve this once and for all"
Image of Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP and ASLEF General Secretary Dave Calfe.
Image shows ASLEF General Secretary Dave Calfe with MPs who are among the members of the ASLEF parliamentary group.
Grainy VHS image of Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch with text reading: "...did someone hit rewind? The Tories are trying to curtail your right to strike. Again."
Image shows a lit candle against a black background. Text reads: Holocaust Memorial Day.
“Today is a day where our foremost thoughts are with the families of the deceased. Their pain is incalculable and we know that days like today add to their torment. We have said before that Carmont represents endemic and tragic corporate failure. If it was a busy train it is likely many more fatalities would have occurred. We have also previously made clear that this accident must be a watershed moment for rail safety across the UK. Never again should our drivers be on trains where crashworthiness is not fit for purpose. Neither can we have trains on track and infrastructure that are not designed to withstand the consequences of climate change and where repeated warnings were not acted upon. We hope and expect that this FAI establishes all the facts and helps ensure that no family goes through the pain endured by those closest to Christopher, Donald and Brett. One death is one to many on our railways, no passenger or member of staff should travel by train and not come home. In establishing all the facts this FAI must hold those responsible to account and in doing so help make sure that such an accident never happens again” Kevin Lindsay, ASLEF Scottish Organiser
A white ribbon on a black background. Text reads: "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of all those who have tragically lost their lives following the incident in Córdoba yesterday. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. We send our solidarity to our train driver union siblings in SEMAF. We thank the emergency responders for their vital work and wish all who were injured a swift and full recovery." ASLEF - the train drivers' union
Today marks 37 years since the Clapham rail disaster in which 35 people lost their lives including driver John Rolls, with a further 484 injured. ASLEF members gathered this morning alongside colleagues on the railways, those impacted that day, the London Fire Brigade, BTP and bereaved families to pay their respects and lay wreaths
The Trans Pride flag and a black ribbon of remembrance. Text reads: "This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those who have tragically lost their lives at the hands of transphobic violence. ASLEF - the train drivers' union"
ASLEF General Secretary elect Dave Calfe outgoing General Secretary Mick Whelan.
Side of a train in livery that says Great British Railways | Coming soon.
I am shocked to hear of the reported stabbings onboard a train this evening. Our thoughts are with the victims of the attack, our railway colleagues and the emergency services dealing with the incident. Mick Whelan General Secretary
ASLEF members, Southern Staff and ASLEF AGS Simon Weller at Cowden Station for the commemoration service
Text reads: ‘Black history is all of our history, from Mansa Musa to Walter Tull, from the Haitian revolution to the Ethiopian Empire. All have had an impact on this country and the world as we know it. – Jonathan Castle, D6 BAMERC'