Strikes deliberate by Avanti West Coast practice managers have been suspended to permit negotiations in a long-running dispute over relaxation day working.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have been planning to stroll out on the following three Sundays.
Earlier than Christmas the union mentioned a revised proposal put to them was rejected by 83% of the 400 members concerned within the dispute, earlier than asserting new strike dates.
The RMT described the newest postponement as a “breakthrough”, whereas Avanti mentioned it remained open to working with the union to resolve the dispute.
RMT basic secretary Mick Lynch mentioned: “This breakthrough has been achieved by way of the power and dedication of our members, whose industrial motion has compelled Avanti to interact critically with this dispute.
“In consequence, strike motion has been suspended to permit house for constructive talks.
“We’re totally dedicated to utilizing the following three weeks productively to safe a negotiated settlement in good religion.”
However Mr Lynch warned that Avanti should “show an actual willingness to compromise” if it needed to keep away from an escalation of this dispute.
Avanti West Coast mentioned it was happy the strikes had been suspended.
“We stay open to working with the RMT to resolve this dispute and can proceed to work collectively to discover a decision,” a spokesperson mentioned.
“Which means that tickets can be again on sale for the dates involved and we can function our regular Sunday timetable.”
