Long-running rail dispute is over

Rail staff in the RMT union have voted to accept pay offers from train operating companies (TOCs) and Network Rail.

RMT members voted to accept a one year rise of 4.5% at Network Rail and increases at train operators of 4.75% for the last year and 4.5% for 2024/25.

Just under 99% of TOC members voted in favour while 88% of Network Rail members voted to accept their deal.

This means the long-running national rail dispute is now over.

The RMT said: "This outcome reflects the collective efforts of our membership in defending their jobs, working conditions, pay, and pensions from the attacks of the previous Tory government and their private contractors.

"We thank our members for their efforts during this long but successful campaign.”

A separate dispute has been resolved in Scotland, where train drivers who are members of the union ASLEF voted 3-1 in favour of accepting a pay offer. The dispute had led to ScotRail running a reduced timetable on some routes, but ASLEF said they now looked forward to a full timetable being reinstated.

ASLEF Scotland Organiser, Kevin Lindsay, said: "This is a positive result that was achieved through the resolute determination of our members to get a fair pay deal for them and their families.”