Railworkers win compensation for RSI

In 2009, rail union ASLEF won a ground-breaking judgment on RSI. Three train drivers successfully won more than £22,000 compensation from Arriva Trains Wales after Swansea County Court ruled that they had developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) as a result of their work. The union said their injuries were caused by repetitive work, adopting awkward wrist postures and operating brake and power controls in cramped conditions. Drivers had complained of poor seating with little or no adjustment and no arm rests. The union said the ruling set a precedent for train drivers across the country who suffer from CTS.