Aslef union members reject deal with Southern Railway over driver-only trains

Members of the Aslef union have rejected a deal aimed at ending a long-running dispute about driver-only trains on Southern Railway.

The vote was 48.2% in favour of the proposed agreement, with 51.8% against, on a turnout of 75%.

Aslef leaders had recommended that the deal should be accepted, believing it is the best that can be achieved.