Tube drivers have voted by almost 9-1 to accept a pay deal for a new all-night service.

Aslef said its members backed the four-year wage offer by 88%, clearing another hurdle in plans for a night tube.

The service was to start on some underground lines at weekends last September but has been delayed because of failure to reach agreement with the unions over pay and conditions.

Aslef officer Finn Brennan said: “Aslef members on London underground have voted by a huge majority to accept the improved offer on pay and [the] night tube.

“Last year management tried to force through changes to rosters that would have meant unlimited increases in weekend and night shifts with a pay rise of just 0.5%.

“Our members took two days of absolutely solid strike action to protect their working conditions and win an improved offer. Their strength and solidarity have achieved an above-inflation pay rise and real improvements in conditions that will give drivers, and other grades, much more flexibility and control over their work-life balance in the future.”

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have also accepted the offer.

Steve Griffiths, London Underground’s chief operating officer, said: “I’m pleased that Aslef members have voted to accept our offer. This is a fair and affordable pay deal, which includes complete protection of employee work-life balance.



“We continue to focus on the recruitment and training of part-time drivers to deliver the night tube for London as quickly as possible.”