Update: TSSA & DB Cargo hold urgent talks over freight strike threat

Manuel Cortes, general secretary for the Union for People in Transport and Travel (TSSA) has held “constructive talks” with the CEO of DB Cargo, Hans-Georg Werner in an attempt to avert a damaging strike that will bring the UK’s rail freight to a halt.

The union has been fighting to secure union rights and recognition for DB Cargo employees who are in scope to be transferred to a new joint venture with Maritime Transport Limited (Maritime).

The two sides have agreed to continue discussions over the coming days, but TSSA has been clear with the company that the dispute remains in place.