The RMT union has announced it is working with train operators “towards a revised offer” following more talks to end strike action.
Following today’s negotiations with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the RMT said: “We have had detailed discussions and we are working jointly towards a revised offer.
“Both parties have agreed to continue discussions over the next few days.”
A RDG spokesperson said: “We have had detailed discussions and we are working jointly towards a revised offer. Both parties have agreed to continue discussions over the next few days.”
Emerging after four hours of talks, RMT secretary general Mick Lynch, kept things brief. No offer had been made but they were working on it, he said.
“We have been in detailed discussions with the Rail Delivery Group for the train operating companies and we are working jointly towards a revised offer for their section of the dispute and we’ve agreed that over the next couple of days we’ll continue to work on that through discussions and we’ll see what comes of it.”
Discussions were underway at Paddington in an attempt to reach a settlement in the dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, which has been rumbling on since strikes began in the summer.
Once RMT talks concluded for the day, another union involved in rail disputes, the TSSA, entered talks with the RDG, who represent 14 train operating companies.
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