Rail workers strike over driver-only trains
Tens of thousands of people across the North West face travel disruption on Monday as members of the RMT union walk out on strike.
RMT holds 'productive' meeting with Liverpool's Metro Mayor
Leaders of the biggest rail workers' union have held a "productive" meeting with Liverpool's Metro Mayor in a bid to resolve a dispute over driver-only trains.
The meeting between Steve Rotheram came a day after the latest 24-hour strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT).
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "We have had a productive meeting today and there was a full and frank exchange of views and information.
"Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue and we will reconvene within the next six weeks."
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More commuter misery as rail strikes continue
Union members picket Merseyrail and Northern services
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Union says train strikes have "solid support"
Weekend of strike action by RMT members on Northern and Merseyrail.
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Hundreds of rail workers strike in separate disputes
Up to 2,000 workers at three rail companies are on strike, threatening some of the worst disruption since the industry was privatised.