In a turnout of around 90%, members of the transport union voted by 76% to 24% to accept the offer, which on average offers a 9% pay bump over two years.
“I am pleased Network Rail’s RMT members have voted to accept a fair and reasonable 5% plus 4% pay offer, over two years, that the government worked hard to facilitate,” Harper said on Monday (20 March).
Harper’s words were echoed by Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines, who said the announcement was “good news for our people, our passengers and our country”.
