Train strike dispute still resolvable, says industry boss
The strikes will take place at the same time as several large public events, including the first Glastonbury Festival for three years
Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, said more talks were planned for Monday - and that management wanted to work with unions on pay increases and reform. "Ultimately we do want to give our people a pay increase... but we have to get on with reform, and that helps us deliver the next phase of giving people a pay rise."
"We need both parties around the table and we really require details and an acceptance that reform can go ahead," he said.
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