{"id":10810,"date":"2024-12-13T16:15:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T16:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/?p=10810"},"modified":"2024-12-13T16:15:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T16:15:05","slug":"train-strikes-called-off-rmts-suspension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/train-strikes-called-off-rmts-suspension\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Strikes Called Off : RMT\u2019s Suspension Brings Christmas Travel Relief to Britons"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK’s rail network<\/strong> is grappling with train strikes<\/strong> and maintenance works<\/strong>, especially during the holiday season<\/strong>. The RMT union<\/strong> had planned strike actions<\/strong> for Avanti West Coast<\/strong> services in December<\/strong>, raising fears of widespread disruption<\/strong> during the busiest travel period<\/strong> of the year. However, the latest development offers some relief<\/strong> to travelers: the RMT<\/strong> has suspended<\/strong> its planned strikes after Avanti<\/strong> presented a revised offer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Strike Action Suspended After New Offer From Avanti<\/h2>\n

The planned strikes<\/strong> were set for December 22<\/strong>, 23<\/strong>, and 29<\/strong>, three crucial days in the lead-up to Christmas<\/strong>. These dates were expected to heavily disrupt services, particularly on key routes between London<\/strong>, Manchester<\/strong>, Birmingham<\/strong>, and Glasgow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The RMT union<\/strong> suspended the action after receiving a new proposal from Avanti West Coast<\/strong><\/a>, which included enhanced Rest Day Working<\/strong> payments and new agreements on technology<\/strong> and staffing<\/strong> issues. The union now plans to hold a vote among train managers<\/strong> to determine whether to accept the offer.<\/p>\n