THE Rail, Tram and Bus Union has notified V/Line of its agreement to withdraw industrial action planned for March 22 and 28, while a four-week period of negotiations takes place.

An independent mediator has been appointed to oversee these negotiations, with V/Line and the union to meet with the mediator at least twice a week during this period.

While these negotiations take place, the union have agreed they will also not take any further industrial action during this period.

Passengers are advised trains will now be running this Friday, March 22 and next Thursday, March 28, but should check the V/Line website for the latest information before they travel.

V/Line will be working across the week to reinstate normal timetables.

V/Line chief executive officer, Matt Carrick, said he was pleased the union had agreed to withdraw action.

"We'll continue to negotiate in good faith to reach a resolution with the union that delivers a modern workplace agreement, with excellent outcomes for our workers,” he said.