Train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a multiyear pay offer, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies.

Train drivers in Britain have overwhelmingly accepted a government pay deal, their union said on Wednesday, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies. Most train services in Britain are run by private companies that are awarded government contracts.

Train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a multi-year pay deal, ending a two-year dispute at 16 train companies, their union Aslef announced.

Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.

Train drivers in Britain have overwhelmingly accepted a government pay deal, their union said on Wednesday, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies. Most train services in Britain are run by private companies that are awarded government contracts.

Aslef said the offer from the Government was worth 15% over three years, with the Transport Secretary describing it as 'an important step towards fixing our railways'