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‘Significant’ rail disruption as RMT strike again over Avanti rest day working
An Avanti West Coast train

RAIL passengers face “significant” disruption tomorrow when train managers stage their latest strike over rest-day working.

The industrial action at Avanti West Coast coincides with engineering work over the weekend.

A spokesman for the RMT union said: “We have had meaningful and helpful discussions with Avanti and we have agreed to meet again, with the ultimate aim of reaching a negotiated settlement.”

Further strikes remain planned on Sundays for the next few months.

Avanti West Coast customer experience director Kathryn O’Brien said: “We’re disappointed by the RMT calling strike action when our customers may be working, visiting family and friends or enjoying days out.

“During this latest strike action, we’ll have a reduced service which is also impacted by planned engineering work, so customers with tickets for this day are strongly advised to travel on alternative dates or claim a full fee-free refund.

“We remain open to working with the RMT to resolve the dispute.”

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