Rail industry and RMT to resume talks amid hopes of end to strikes

But drivers' union Aslef set to reject initial pay offer from train operators, meaning resolution is some way off

Talks will continue this week between the rail industry and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) amid renewed optimism that a deal can be reached without further strikes.

However, the drivers' union Aslef was set to reject an initial offer from train operators, meaning a full resolution to the long-running pay dispute on the railway is likely to remain some time away.