A rail union has claimed a “substantial victory” for its members at London Underground after resolving a pay dispute.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said it had accepted a pay offer that delivered notable improvements in terms and conditions.

It said lower-paid tube workers would receive pay increases of between 5% and 6.6%, with an average increase of 4.6%.

Other improvements include extended paternity leave, three years’ protection of earnings for medically displaced staff, and expanded travel benefits, it said.

Earlier this month, the RMT said it had suspended a week of planned strike action after receiving a significantly improved pay offer from tube bosses.

The RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch, said: “This agreement is a landmark victory for our members and a vindication of RMT’s determination to fight for fair pay and conditions.

“By standing together and using the power of collective bargaining, we have not only secured a strong deal but also protected key safeguards that underpin our members’ work-life balance and dignity in the workplace.

“This success highlights the importance of RMT’s resolute industrial approach, and we will continue to build on this momentum to deliver further improvements in 2025.”