Last week, the union rejected offers from employers since 'they did not meet the needs of members on pay, job security or working conditions'
The announcement follows a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
A statement from RMT reads:"Rail workers will now launch a programme of strike action and Network Rail members will commence an overtime ban effecting maintenance and operations work.RMT general secretary Mick Lynch commented:"Rail employers are not being given a fresh mandate by the government to offer our members a new deal on pay, conditions and job security.
Tim Shoveller, Network Rail chief negotiator, said: “The RMT’s leadership has shown its true colours by choosing politics over people. During months of talks we have made multiple concessions, compromises and offers in our determination to secure a deal.
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