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Rail firms have defended their decision to axe hundreds of daily trains amid coronavirus-related staff shortages.
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HS2 has “incredible momentum” entering 2022 following a “year of major moments”, according to the boss of the high-speed railway project.
Strikes by railway workers and catering staff in two separate disputes are to go ahead on New Year’s Eve, union leaders have confirmed.
More than 200 railway workers are giving up their Christmases to carry out major work to upgrade the track layout at Leeds station, bringing more reliable journeys for passengers.
Rail operators have blamed coronavirus-related staff shortages for widespread cancellations during the Christmas getaway.
Passengers are being reminded that the vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for business as usual over Christmas.
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Train passengers will be hit with the largest fares rise in nearly a decade next year.
The Transport Secretary did not rule out increasing rail fares by 3.8% when challenged by Labour in the Commons.
Two trains per hour will start running on the Island Line during peak periods from December 20.
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