The RMT union has called off a strike at Network Rail next week, fuelling hopes of a significant breakthrough in the long-running dispute.
The union said it was suspending the strike planned for Thursday 16 March and all other industrial action, which was to include an overtime ban, after it received a fresh offer from Network Rail. Strikes remain on for now at 14 train operating companies, but in most areas, the effect on services will be far smaller than from a combined strike with Network Rail.
