A TRADE union representing train drivers in Scotland has said they want to see ScotRail return to a full timetable "as soon as possible".
On Wednesday, the Aslef union announced that 74.89% of its members had voted to accept a fresh pay offer from ScotRail.
Unite and RMT had already voted to accept the offer.
ScotRail has been running a temporary reduced timetable since July due to staff shortages caused by the pay dispute, with fewer drivers making themselves available for overtime or to work on their rest days.
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However, Aslef Scotland said that now the dispute has been settled they want to see ScotRail reintroduce a fulltime "asap".
In a statement on X/Twitter, they said: "Today our members employed by @ScotRail voted 3-1 in favour of accepting the pay offer.
"We now look forward to @ScotRail & @scotgov getting a full timetable back up and running asap."
Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said:
“It is fantastic news for both our staff and our customers that the pay offer has now been accepted by ASLEF, joining the other rail trade unions in confirming a positive result.
“All parties involved have worked hard to find an agreement that recognises the hard work of staff, as well as providing value for money for the public finances.
“We will provide an update for customers on the timetable as soon as possible.
“We can now look forward to continuing our work with our staff and trade union colleagues to encourage more people to choose to travel by rail as a safe, reliable, and green form of public transport.”
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