Strike threat to Virgin West Coast line

RAIL workers on the Virgin Trains West Coast line have voted by nine to one to strike in a pay dispute.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said the row involves almost 1,800 train managers, on-board catering staff, station and clerical employees.

The West Coast franchise covers services from London Euston to Glasgow.

Virgin Trains said it was disappointed by the ballot result after it offered workers a 3.2 per cent pay rise. It said talks will continue with the RMT and any strike would not affect most services.