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Train drivers refuse Sunday working

Updated on 05 September 2009

Source PA News

A rail company faces a barrage of criticism after it was forced to cancel all but one of its Sunday services because staff have refused to volunteer to work.

London Midland came under fire after revealing that its drivers usually work on a voluntary basis on Sundays, but this week insufficient numbers have put themselves forward for the shift.

It means that trains on almost all of its routes will be idle due to "staff shortage" - leaving thousands of passengers stranded or delayed.

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