Rail disruption hits Worcester services (From Evesham Journal)
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Trains cancelled as staff shortages continue
10:11am Friday 26th October 2012 in News By Tarik Al Rasheed
Rail disruption hits Worcester services
STAFF shortages will cause disruption for rail passengers travelling in and out of Worcester this evening.
London Midland has again had to cancel many services due to a lack of qualified train drivers.
This evening’s 7.02pm train from Leamington Spa to Worcester Shrub Hill and the 9.52pm travelling in the opposite direction are among 56 services cancelled or disrupted today.
London Midland says it is working hard to address the problems, but is warning that the situation is unlikely to be resolved until mid-December.
A statement from London Midland advises passengers: “Where there is a significant wait for the next train we will try to provide road transport or stop faster trains at intermediate stations – please listen for announcements or see the information screens on the station.
“However, if your travel plans are flexible, we suggest avoiding the affected times.”
It advises passengers who are delayed for more than 30 minutes that they can claim compensation at londonmidland.com/DelayRepay.
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Comments(5)
stu2010
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11:10am Fri 26 Oct 12
More Tea Vicar
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12:20pm Fri 26 Oct 12
We have mass unemployment! Wrong leaves on the line, bad weather, we've got used to and might even accept.
But a lack of staff?
How on earth can that happen?
More Tea Vicar
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12:23pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Lizzie R wrote:Yes, no doubt there would. And no doubt there will be with regards to this private sector foul-up.
If this was a council-operated rail service, there would be no end of complaints, comments about incompetence and calls for resignations.
Look at the other postings. Not exactly jumping for joy, are they?
The problem is not a question of public v private sector. The problem is with organisations that are 'too big to fail' and where people especially in management positions take high salaries and no responsibility.
So the same criticisms can be made against local government as against the likes of the railway operators, or the City.
Arthur Blenkinsop
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12:54pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Lizzie R says...
10:47am Fri 26 Oct 12