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Originally Posted by TRP
Latest I've heard is the fleet is blacklisted by ASLEF who have instructed their members not to drive them on safety grounds, as I understand it because the Class 66 type control column takes up more space in the cab, there's not enough room for the driver to get some protection in the event of a head-on collision whereas the Class 56 interior did.
So don't expect them in regular service just yet
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Sounds rather implausible because even if it were true, non-ASLEF drivers can always do the work.
Do we have any solid evidence of ASLEFs stance, as opposed to rumour from a forum? There's nothing on ASLEF's website.