RMT

The RMT described the latest postponement as a "breakthrough", while Avanti said it remained open to working with the union to resolve the dispute.

"We remain open to working with the RMT to resolve this dispute and will continue to work together to find a resolution," a spokesperson said.

The strike dates that are cancelled are Sunday 19 January and Sunday 26th January with the aim of allowing intensive talks to take place following recent approaches by Avanti to the RMT union.

RMT members had initially planned to strike in the run-up to Christmas 2024, but these plans were called off last-minute.

RMT members who are train managers at Avanti West Coast are still planning to strike on each Sunday from 2 February until 25 May unless an agreement is reached.