Train strikes could continue for six months as RMT members vote for fresh action

Unions involved in disputes have to re-ballot their members every six months to legally continue with strikes and other forms of action

The RMT has announced a strike against train companies on May 13, the day of the Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool (PA)

Members of the biggest rail workers’ union have voted to renew their mandate to continue taking industrial action for the next six months in the long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said there was an overwhelming vote in favour.

Unions involved in disputes have to re-ballot their members every six months to legally continue with strikes and other forms of action.