Network Rail workers voted 4-1 to go on strike today after being balloted over what action to take over a pay row with their employers.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said the results of the ballot showed a "deep-seated grievance felt by their staff" over "attacks on their standards of living".
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said he wants to see Network Rail and the unions resume talks to try and resolve the current pay dispute and avoid strike action.
He said: "I condemn any industrial action that disrupts the travelling public. I want to see Network Rail and the unions back round the negotiating table, hammering out a deal.
"Rail passengers will not thank the unions for inflicting this unnecessary disruption."
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