LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Train drivers' union ASLEF hasreached provisional agreement with Britain's Southern Rail in along-running dispute that has paralysed services for months andcaused travel chaos for millions of commuters.
"I welcome this agreement which is a significant stepforward in addressing the safety concerns of ASLEF members onSouthern Rail," ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan said in astatement.
Around 930 ASLEF members on Southern Rail will now vote onwhether to accept the deal. Ballot papers will be dispatched onFeb. 3rd and must be returned by 1000 GMT on Feb. 16, the unionsaid.
(Reporting by Stephen Addison; Editing by Alistair Smout)
