Lack of train drivers cancels service.Summary: Passengers have been warned not to travel on a busy rail route because of a lack of available train drivers.Passengers have been warned not to travel on a busy rail route because of a lack of available train drivers. First Capital Connect (FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. ) said there will be no service on its Great Northern route on Sunday 8 November, and trains it does operate are likely to be "extremely busy". Union leaders said workers were not taking industrial action but were merely exercising their contractual right not to work on Sundays. London Midland For the former British Railways region, see London Midland Region (British Railways). London Midland is the brand name of the train operating company who will operate the new West Midlands railway franchise in England. services were disrupted in the summer in a similar case. FCC said it strongly advised against rail travel unless absolutely necessary, adding that, if journeys were essential, tickets would be accepted on alternative bus and rail routes in areas including London's Liverpool Street Liverpool Street can refer to:
It is believed that drivers have been refusing to work overtime and rest days for the past two weeks, leading to cancellations and delays. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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