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Strike date announced
CHAOS is to hit Hampshire's rail network after drivers for the south's biggest train operator voted to strike over pay.
Seventy-six per cent of South West Trains' drivers voted in favour of industrial action in a ballot held by train drivers' union ASLEF.
Today they announced that their action will start with a four-day strike which begins on March 31.
A typical train driver's salary with South West Trains currently stands at £36,925, but drivers say they could earn a similar amount with rival companies but only have to work four days a week.
5:49pm Wednesday 19th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Andy, Basigbstoke on 12:28pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Now this is the answer as to why people choose to drive themselves to work rather than get the train.
How about this, tell the 76% of drivers to go and work for the rivals.
Now this is the answer as to why people choose to drive themselves to work rather than get the train.
How about this, tell the 76% of drivers to go and work for the rivals.
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