ScotRail has advised customers that strike action originally due to take place this weekend (18 and 19 May) has been cancelled. Instead, services will operate as normal.
The train operator added that it had reached an agreement with the RMT trade union after conciliation through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
Conductor members of the RMT trade union based at Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Ayr, and Stranraer recently voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute over the mode of operation on electric services to Barrhead.
Strike action was due to take place on three consecutive weekends, starting this weekend.
ScotRail and the RMT have agreed that consultation will take place on the mode of operation on routes where new electric trains will be deployed, which is anticipated to be around 2030.
This allows for more than five years to carry out meaningful consultation.
Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director, said: “We are pleased to have reached agreement with the RMT, which avoids disruption to ScotRail customers this weekend. The focus for all of us at ScotRail is on delivering a safe, reliable, and green service for our passengers.
“Ahead of the introduction of new electric trains, ScotRail will consult with trade union colleagues about the mode of operation.”
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch, stated: “This is a significant win for our members and a culmination of their steadfastness in putting on a strong set of strike days.
“Our union’s industrial strength and resolve has forced Scotrail and the Scottish Government to be reasonable and allowed our representatives to secure a negotiated settlement.”