RMT suspends strike action on TPE

RMT suspends strike action on TPE

2 October 2026

RMT Press Office:

RAIL UNION RMT has suspended strike action by conductors planned for Sunday October 4 on Transpennine Express.

The action was suspended for further talks after the company agreed to return to productivity negotiations.

However, further action planned for the remaining Sundays in October remain in place. 

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said that the union will remain in dispute until a satisfactory agreement can be reached with the employer.

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