A trade union has hailed the latest talks with ScotRail aimed at ending the misery experienced by passengers.
ASLEF, which represents drivers, said an improved pay offer had been tabled by bosses and accepted by the union’s negotiators.
A pay dispute between ASLEF and the publicly-owned ScotRail led to drivers not working overtime or on rest days.
The row led to the imposition of a temporary timetable and the cancellation of hundreds of services.
An improved offer of 4.2% was last week rejected by ASLEF’s executive, fuelling fears of a strike.
But after crunch talks today, Kevin Lindsay, ASLEF’s Scottish Organiser, said: “We are pleased that today significant progress has been made in our latest round of talks with ScotRail.”
“The offer on pay has been increased to 5% and we have received improved offers on pay for rest day working, Sunday working allowances, driving instructor allowances, maternity pay and an extension of no compulsory redundancies to 5 years.
"There has also been an improved proposal around the non consolidated revenue scheme.”
He added that the proposals represent a “breakthrough and significant progress”.
Lindsay said the union's negotiating team recommended acceptance of the offer to members through a referendum subject to Executive Committee approval.
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