Rail Delivery Group responds to RMT members' in Network Rail decision to accept offer

A Rail Delivery Group spokesperson said: "The decision by RMT members at Network Rail to overwhelmingly accept the latest pay offer is great news, and shows the importance of allowing members a say in democratic vote. Now, train operating staff will rightly be asking why their union continues to deny them the same opportunity as their Network Rail colleagues.

“We urge the RMT leadership to build on this positive momentum, come back to the negotiating table and agree a deal which will bring an end to this dispute and give Britain's railway and its staff a secure long-term future.”