The RMT Union have rejected Network Rail and the Rail Delivery Group's latest pay offer and will continue industrial action across the country "for as long as it takes." 

The most recent pay deal from Network Rail and the Rail Delivery had been described as their "best and final offer", but RMT are saying that they will need to come back to the negotiating table to listen to the demands of workers. 

Industrial action is now set to continue in Brentford, Hounslow and across the entire country, as RMT seek an unconditional pay offer, a job security agreement and no detrimental changes being imposed on members terms, conditions and working practices.   

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "We have carried out an in-depth consultation of our 40,000 members and the message we have received loud and clear is to reject these dreadful offers.  

"Our members cannot accept the ripping up of their terms and conditions or to have safety standards on the railway put into jeopardy under the guise of so-called modernisation.  

"If our union did accept these offers, we would see a severe reduction in scheduled maintenance tasks, making the railways less safe, the closure of all ticket offices and thousands of jobs stripped out of the industry when the railways need more investment not less.  

"We have carried out an extensive listening exercise and our members have spoken.  

"It is now time for the employers and the government to listen to railway workers in their tens of thousands.  

"Our industrial campaign will continue for as long as it takes to get a negotiated settlement that meets our members reasonable expectations on jobs, pay and working conditions." 

Specific strike dates have not been announced and South Western Railway are yet to confirm how this will impact their service, but there will likely be major disruptions to all stations in the area.