Today we paid our respects to those that died and were injured in the Clapham rail disaster 37 years ago today. The inquiry which followed the crash found serious failures of health and safety during maintenance and upgrading of the line.

The business lobby and Tory and Lib Dem Lords’ opposition to day one protection from unfair dismissal is disgraceful. But the Employment Rights Bill will still be the biggest uplift in workers’ rights in decades. We’ll continue fighting for comprehensive day one rights for every worker.

Incredibly welcome to see the chancellor announce in the #Budget2026 that the Tories' grotesque two-child benefit cap will be scrapped. This will mean almost half a million fewer children in poverty by 2030.

🚨 NEW: Rail fares will be frozen for the first time in 30 years. ASLEF has long been campaigning against transport poverty. This is the right decision, at the right time, to help passengers be able to afford to make the journeys they need to take. 👏 @heidialexander.bsky.social

1 in 10 women will be diagnosed with depression. There’s probably a similar statistic for men... but we don’t have it. Stigmas stop many men disclosing symptoms or seeking help. It’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. If you need someone to talk to, call Samaritans on 0330 094 5717.

On #TransDayOfRemembrance we remember those who've tragically lost their lives at the hands of transphobic violence. @tgeuorg.bsky.social reports a rise in murders of trans activists in the last year. Trans rights are trade union rights. Attacks on those rights are a fight for us all.

NEW: ASLEF members have elected Dave Calfe as the union’s General Secretary. Dave will succeed Mick Whelan in leading the UK’s train drivers’ union.

We welcome the Railways Bill laid before Parliament this afternoon that will establish Great British Railways. After three decades of campaigning, this Bill will finally do away with the ponzi scheme of privatisation and help give passengers and staff the railway we deserve.

Today ScotRail has started procurement of a new suburban train fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity to end the failed private model of PFI and rolling stock companies. Instead the Scottish Government should issue Green Bonds to fund new stock and save passengers money.

We are relieved there were no major injuries after a Glasgow–Euston service derailed at Shap this morning, and that all passengers and staff were safely evacuated. We will work with the RAIB in its investigation, and with other stakeholders, to uncover and understand the cause.

Deeply concerning reports of stabbings on an LNER train near Huntingdon

👌😘 This train driver has the perfect response to media elites complaining about wages...

Yesterday (15/10/25) members attended a commemoration service to mark the 31st anniversary of the Cowden train crash which took the lives of Norwood drivers Brian Barton and Dave Rees, Selhurst guard Jon Brett-Andrews, and passengers Raymond and Maura Pointer. #railwayfamily

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the struggles and achievements that have shaped the country and the world we know today.

Today Greater Anglia re-enters public ownership. It's another huge step towards a railway run for passengers, not profit. Welcome back.

With black people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds facing increased hostility in their daily lives, celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth is more important now than ever.

ASLEF members have been at Labour Party Conference all week. Here are three big wins they've achieved. #Lab25

📢 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announces the next four train operators that will enter public ownership: 1️⃣ West Midlands 2️⃣ Govia Thameslink 3️⃣ Chiltern 4️⃣ Great Western We've worked closely with Labour in opposition and in government to ensure our railways serve passengers, not profit. #Lab25

'the appalling, horrific genocide that is taking place against the people of Palestine at the hands of the Israeli government.' ASLEF's Marz Colombini seconds the motion at #Lab25: 🔴 End arm sales to Israel 🔴 Sanctions 🔴 Ban trade w/ illegal settlements 🔴 Full access to aid

This week Hull Trains celebrates 25 years in operation. But for some reason it’s not shouting about health and safety experts naming it 2025’s Worst Employer of the Year. Congratulations to managing director Stuart Jones on winning the big one! 🏆

ASLEF members on Hull Trains are once again on strike today in defence of our colleague who was sacked for raising a safety concern. We want to sort this out ASAP – but the company won't meet with us. #HullTrainsStrike

The ASLEF Executive Committee will nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Lucy gave encouraging answers to our questions on party democracy, how she would work with trade unions and how she would ensure members’ voices are heard within the party and in government.

This Saturday ASLEF is proud to stand together with trade unionists from across the UK to #StopTommyRobinson. Join us and #StandUpToRacism as we march against fascism. 📆 Saturday 13th September ⏰ 11:30 📍 Corner of Russell Sq & Southampton Row

Suicides on the railway can have serious psychological effects on train drivers, as new DfT analysis shows. Some even have to leave our profession altogether. This #SuicidePreventionDay, you're not alone. If you're struggling, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 for support.

Suicides on the railway can have serious psychological effects on train drivers, as new @transportgovuk analysis shows. Some even have to leave our profession altogether. This #SuicidePreventionDay, you're not alone. If you're struggling, please contact @samaritans on 116 123 for support.

Young workers turn up. It's time to turn up for young workers. #TUC2025

NEW: the labour movement has backed ASLEF's campaign for #DignityForDrivers. It's time for every train driver to have access to a toilet. Thank you to our siblings in Unite for seconding our motion at #TUC2025

Angela Rayner has helped deliver the biggest uplift in workers' rights in a generation.

🚨 NEW: Train drivers on CrossCountry will strike on Friday 3rd October. ASLEF members will also withdraw from all non-contractual overtime from 21st September until further notice. Drivers were left with no choice after the company's persistent refusal to adhere to negotiated agreements.

ASLEF District 6 members out on the picket line today supporting striking @pcsunion.bsky.social members at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. MHCLG civil servants are taking action over office closures, attendance polices & recruitment. It's time for ministry bosses to listen.

📢 NEW: Train drivers have secured an end to peak time rail fares in Scotland – saving passengers money. Great to see Transport Minister @fionahyslop.bsky.social spreading the word alongside ASLEF members this morning.

Our rally officially started with ASLEF Hull Trains Lead Officer Nigel Roebuck addressing those gathered to show solidarity. #HullTrainsStrike

Today ASLEF members and supporters from far and wide are rallying in Hull. Why? Because Hull Trains: 💥 Sacked a driver who did nothing wrong 💥 Lied to staff, our union and the public 💥 Created a situation where no driver will risk coming forward with a safety concern. #HullTrainsStrike

Incredible to see this solidarity for the #HullTrainsStrike from members of the public. It's common sense. Hull Trains need to stop the witch hunt and start abiding by our industry's agreed safety procedures.

With 7 days until our Solidarity Rally, write to Hull Trains management to demand that they stop attacking union members. Our members at Hull Trains have taken 73 days of strike action in support of a colleague who was unfairly dismissed. Write to the management via the link 👉 buff.ly/hku5a5v

📢 SOLIDARITY RALLY! ASLEF members on Hull Trains have taken over 70 days of strike action in support of a colleague who was unfairly dismissed. They've shown the power of solidarity. Now they need yours. 📆 Tuesday 29th August ⏰ 10:30 📍 Hull Paragon station

Sacking a train driver with a perfect driving record isn't looking out for safety – it's totally disregarding it. Time for Hull Trains to fix the mess they've made.

Five years on from the tragic derailment at Carmont, we pledge to continue to work to ensure such an accident never happens again.

Train drivers will finally have access to toilets at work. This is a huge win for ASLEF members and for dignity at work. #DignityForDrivers

Drivers want to ensure industry-wide safety practices are upheld and to get trains running again. Do Hull Trains?

We send our condolences to the loved ones of the three people who lost their lives in the tragic incident near Riedlingen, Germany, yesterday. Our thoughts are with our union siblings in the the German train drivers' union, the GDL. Their member was among those who so sadly died.

🚨 NEW: ASLEF members on Hull Trains are standing strong. Members have returned a fresh mandate for strike action. We once again repeat our offer to meet with the company ASAP to find a solution. Hull Trains cannot keep hiding from the mess they've created.

📢 Campaign launch: Another Ukraine is Possible ✊ ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan will be joined live from Ukraine by speakers from Ukrainian democratic organisation Social Movement. 📆 Monday 28th July ⏰ 6pm 📍 NEU, London

🚨 NEW: Britain's manufacturers want the government to restore the original HS2 line to Leeds and Manchester. High-speed passenger rail will increase capacity – generating space to shift freight from road to rail. #RailFreightFuture

Aslef is proud to stand with the #BrumBinStrike. Support the Birmingham bin strikers. Join the historic #Megapicket. 📆 Friday 25th July 📍 5 sites Join the picket: bit.ly/RSVPMegapicketII

ASLEF welcomes C2C coming into public hands today, marking the next step towards ending the failed fragmentation of our network Public ownership of our railways is key to ensuring they work for the good of the public and not for private profits

🚨 National March for Palestine - Stop Starving Gaza ⏰ 19 July, 12pm 📍 Embankment Tube Station

Thank you to @ConnorNaismithMP.bsky.social for raising our Rail Freight Future campaign in today's Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the West Coast Main Line Rail freight is a key aspect of our railways and must not be forgotten in the plans for GBR or new infrastructure investment

We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the victim of the tragic incident at Teynham last night. Our thoughts are with everyone involved, our member, other railway workers and emergency responders.

Another strong picket line from our members at Hull Trains, they were joined by lead officer Nigel Roebuck. This is a long running dispute in support of a colleague unfairly dismissed, with today marking the 51st day of strike action. #ASLEFstrike