East Midlands Trains strike called off

Planned strikes by drivers at East Midlands Trains have been called off after "constructive" talks aimed at resolving a row over pensions.

Members of the Aslef union were due to take industrial action on Saturday and Monday (June 23 and 25).

The union said constructive talks have been held with the company which it hopes will lead to a satisfactory conclusion to the dispute.

The drivers have previously taken six days of strike action.

PA