Details of ASLEF-approved ScotRail deal revealed

ScotRail has revealed the terms of the pay deal accepted by ASLEF drivers, which includes a 5% increase in basic pay and a groundbreaking revenue share premium.

“All parties worked hard to find an agreement that recognises the hard work of staff and the financial challenges faced by the railway as we look to recover from the pandemic” says ScotRail Service Delivery Director David Simpson.

“ScotRail, our staff and customers want a reliable, efficient, and sustainable railway that supports the economy and connects communities. This deal is a significant step towards delivering that.”

Agreement’s main points:

■ Basic pay rise of 5%. Of this, 2.2% is for cost-of-living increases (funded by Transport Scotland) and 2.8% (funded by ScotRail) to “recognise and reward the flexibility of rostering arrangements as ScotRail responds to changes in our markets as we emerge from the pandemic”

■ An excess revenue-share premium, backdated to April 1. This means staff have earned two periods of revenue share as ScotRail exceeded targets for the periods - this is £390 (less tax and NI contributions). If this is paid out in full, it would be worth an additional £2,535 for every member of staff

■ A five-year no-compulsoryredundancy agreement

■ A commitment to bring Sundays into the working week within five years, with full implementation by the December 2027 timetable

■ An improvement in maternity and adoption leave payments comprising of: 13 weeks standard pay, then 13 weeks at 50% standard pay, then 13 weeks at statutory maternity pay

■ Sunday working allowance increased by 10%

■ An increase in rest-day working payments to £400, with the agreement extended to March 2023 to support the driver training programme

■ An uplift of £500 to the driver instructor allowance