Millions of Brits brace for Christmas rail disruption as union bosses threaten strike chaos - and major repair works are scheduled on key routes
The double threat of engineering works and further strikes could bring Christmas plans grind to a halt.with key routes from London stations cancelled or running reduced services.Picture: Alamy
“While we will remain available for meaningful negotiations it is now obvious that the other side is unwilling or unable to progress matters appropriately, so our action will be reinstated.” Richard Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive, said the engineering work would mean "more reliable journeys" for passengers in future.
Services to Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham International, Blackpool North, Scotland and Glasgow Central will run to a reduced timetable from Euston December 24-30.
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