The Aslef union have declared that they will be taking industrial action once again next month.

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The fresh strikes will commence from May 7 and last until May 9 amid a long-running pay dispute.

It comes as a members of the Aslef union walked out on Friday at more than a dozen train operators, crippling services across England.

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said the union had seen “neither hide nor hair” from the Government since the beginning of the year, with “one token meeting” on January 6.

Mr Whelan said his members “don’t want to be” on strike but felt they had “no choice” in a bid to find a resolution.