Train managers' anger over Avanti duty schedules

Union says staff work-life balance ruined by roster changes

- PAUL BRITTON

TRAIN managers at under-fire rail operator Avanti West Coast are angry’ at having their work-life balance’ ruined, a union said ahead of today’s strikes.

Avanti said only one train per hour would run from London Euston to Manchester, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

The RMT union said on Saturday there was a continuing row over rosters, claiming Avanti were imposing rosters to prevent cancellations:

Trains that do run, added the union, are hugely overcrowded’

The RMT said: Avanti train managers are angry at having their work-life balance ruined, with significant cuts to rest days and short notice changes to shift patterns. Morale is at an all time low and our members want to see their concerns addressed and a provide a decent service to passengers.”