Union members have called off a strike ballot on First Great Western after agreeing an Olympics pay deal with the operator.
Following negotiations with RMT union representatives, members will now receive a flat rate payment for the Olympic period, in addition to enhanced payments for additional services being run by First Great Western.
This offer is applicable to all members of staff directly employed at First Great Western.
RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said: “The First Great Western deal is a massive breakthrough that fully appreciates the additional pressure on every member of the staff team. It is a tribute to the determination of our members and the negotiating skills of our reps.
“Greater Anglia and South West Trains need to look closely at the details of this agreement, and others on the train operating companies, and recognise that an inclusive rather than a divisive approach works for everyone. They will be making huge additional profits from the games and it is only right that the staff carrying the extra pressure share in that.”
Talks are continuing with Greater Anglia and South West Trains, with ballot results due on July 19.
