What does Aslef stand for?
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
| Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen | |
|---|---|
| Members | 23,261 (2019) |
| Key people | Mick Whelan, General Secretary |
| Affiliations | TUC, STUC, Wales TUC, ITF, ETF, Labour Party |
| Website | www.aslef.org.uk |
What are the 11 tube lines in London?
The system is composed of eleven lines – Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo & City – serving 272 stations. It is operated by Transport for London (TfL).
Who is the head of Aslef?
Mick Whelan is the General Secretary of ASLEF. He was first elected in October 2011. Mick joined the railway industry in 1984 when it was still British Rail. After qualifying and working as a train driver, he became the union’s full-time official for London and the Midlands.
How much does it cost to join Aslef?
An annual subscription is just £15.
What is the name of the red line and the yellow line on the London Underground?
Line colours
| Line | TfL colour name | Shown as |
|---|---|---|
| Notes | ||
| Bakerloo | Corporate Brown Pantone 470 | brown 1934–present |
| Central | Corporate Red Pantone 485 | red 1934–present |
| Circle | Corporate Yellow Pantone 116 | yellow 1987–present |
Which train runs underground in London?
Greater London is served by 11 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground line and an interconnected local train network. Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday.
What is the hottest Tube line in London?
What are the hottest underground lines? The crowded Central Line is often slammed as the hottest on the network but it’s actually the Bakerloo that could be the most sweltering. In 2019, thermal imaging company Flier predicted the Bakerloo could max out at 42°C, as it more than lives up to its name.
What is London’s oldest underground station?
The London Underground opened in 1863 and is the oldest underground system in the world. With its first stretch having run between Paddington and Farringdon Street, the first line formed part of what is now the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan underground lines.
How much is Aslef membership?
How many members are in Aslef?
ASLEF is Britain’s trade union for train drivers. Its 21,000+ members are employed in the train operating companies, the freight companies, London Underground and Light Rapid Transport.