Vic trains union strike a deal

The long-running pay dispute between Melbourne train drivers and Metro Trains is coming to an end with the announcement of a new deal.

a city loop train at Newmarket Station — Victoria is to get over $850 million in federal funding for the Metro Rail project in Melbourne. (AAP)

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Published 22 October 2015 3:29am

Updated 22 October 2015 7:16am

Source: AAP

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Melbourne train commuters have been spared the prospect of further industrial action after Metro Trains and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union struck a deal following a long-running pay dispute.

The train operator and union struck an in-principle deal on Wednesday for a new enterprise agreement.

Union secretary Luba Grigorovitch said the agreement was a victory for her members.

A series of four-hour train stoppages disrupted Melbourne suburban rail services in September.

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