London Overground strike action called off

Strike action had been due to take place on Monday and Tuesday

A planned two-day strike affecting London Overground services next week has been called off.

A dispute over pay has been ongoing between workers at Arriva Rail London, which has the London Overground contract, who are members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

Transport for London (TfL) said the action, which had been due to take place on Monday and Tuesday, was called off following "positive discussions".

The RMT and Arriva Rail London have been approached for comment.

A TfL spokesperson said: "We are pleased industrial action planned for Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 March has been suspended by the RMT."

Rory O'Neill, general manager of the London Overground, said: "All London Overground services are now expected to operate as normal on these days."

The RMT union previously called off strike action that had been due to take place earlier this month after progress was made in pay talks.

TfL also struck a pay deal with union workers on the London Underground earlier this week, brining to an end that pay dispute.