Disruption averted after rail strikes halted as new pay offer tabled

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) says it has suspended all industrial action for Network Rail workers after receiving a new pay offer.

Disruption was expected as rail workers in Scotland were to stage a series of fresh strikes in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

Last month, RMT announced that nationwide walkouts will take place on March 16 in a continued dispute over pay, jobs and conditions and members would then also launch a ban on overtime.

While the dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, the industrial action would have a knock-on effect for services as Network Rail staff occupy critical safety roles.

The industrial action has now been called off after a new pay offer was tabled.

The union said on Tuesday evening: “The RMT National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend all industrial action on Network Rail following receipt of a new offer from the employer.

“Further updates will be given on all aspects of the national rail dispute in the coming days.”

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