RMT votes overwhelmingly for further train strikes

Nine out of 10 votes cast across 14 train operating companies in favour of holding more industrial action over next six months

Train passengers face further disruption this summer after members of the RMT rail union voted overwhelmingly for further strike action.

A ballot of members working across 14 train operating companies “massively reaffirmed a mandate for further strike action”, the union said on Thursday, with 90% of votes cast in favour of holding more strikes over the next six months.