Christmas rail strikes announced by CrossCountry
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four December dates over pay and staffing disputes, causing major Christmas travel disruption across the UK. Plan your journeys now.
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four December dates over pay and staffing disputes, causing major Christmas travel disruption across the UK. Plan your journeys now.
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