Train strikes called off after football warning

Wolves supporters travelling to Nottingham Forest's City Ground would have been affected

Train strikes that would have caused disruption for football fans in the Midlands have been called off.

Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters travelling to Nottingham Forest for the club's Premier League fixture were among those expected to be affected.

Members of the RMT trade union working for CrossCountry were due to walk out on Saturday.

National Rail issued on update on Thursday saying planned industrial action had been suspended.

"Further information on timetables will be updated shortly," its website read.

RMT said its members voted for strikes after the union was excluded from discussions with other trade unions regarding pay and policy matters.

It said it had paused the action after CrossCountry management agreed to intensive talks to resolve the dispute.

However, it said the strike mandate remained in place and future dates could be announced.