The RMT Union has suspended Avanti West Coast strike action to allow for “intensive” negotiations.

The strike action by train managers was set to take place over the next three Sundays

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “This breakthrough has been achieved through the strength and determination of our members, whose industrial action has forced Avanti to engage seriously with this dispute. As a result, strike action has been suspended to allow space for constructive talks.”

“We are fully committed to using the next three weeks productively to secure a negotiated settlement in good faith. However, Avanti must demonstrate a real willingness to compromise if it wants to avoid an escalation of this dispute in the coming weeks and months.”