SOUTH Western Railway have been informed by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union that the planned strike for tomorrow (Saturday) has been suspended to allow for further talks to take place.

This means South Western Railway intend to run a full timetabled service on the day.

A South Western Railway spokesman said: “We are pleased for our passengers that this strike has been called off to allow further talks to take place.

“This means we will be running a full Saturday timetable on August 11."

The remaining strike dates of Saturday, August 18, Friday, August 31, and Saturday, September 1, remain in place.