Trains prepare for tanker strike

Transport operators in the south are making urgent contingency plans to cope with the possible tanker driver strike.

First Great Western - the biggest user of diesel in the region - is looking to increase the amount of fuel taken to its depots by rail.

It is also understood the Government will priorities deliveries to bus and rail companies. Airlines should not be hit as fuel is piped to most airfields.

The Government has begun training military personnel to drive tankers if the dispute - over health and safety training - goes ahead.