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Shortage of train drivers - not just GWR

« on: July 29, 2019, 13:57:54 »

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Hundreds of trains on the Piccadilly line, including those on the Night Tube, are being delayed from entering service because no driver is available, it was claimed today.

When a train is left without a driver it frequently takes two or more hours to find a replacement and get it back into passenger service.

Staff claim the issue has a serious effect on Night Tube services.

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If GWR^▸ are short of a driver, that can mean a six hour gap in services at Melksham. How long a gap is there on the night tube if a driver is missing?


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