RAIL union RMT has confirmed a two day strike on Arriva Trains Wales over a pay dispute. Driving staff will strike for 48 hours from 00.01am on Thursday 12th to 11.59 pm on 13th November.

RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: “RMT officials have made every effort to resolve this dispute through negotiation, even postponing previous action in good faith so that management could return to the table with a serious offer. They have point blank refused to do that and, therefore, we have been left with no alternative other than to reinstate the strike action.

“Our members on Arriva Trains Wales are furious over this management intransigence which has left us with no option but to send a message that the union will refuse to stand by and allow them to be treated with such utter contempt over these important issues.

“As ever, RMT remains available for further meaningful talks.”