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London Midland disruption: 25 services affected | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
A total of 25 London Midland services have been cancelled or disrupted because of a shortage of drivers. | |
Services affected include those between Lichfield and Redditch, Shrewsbury and Birmingham and the city and Wolverhampton. | Services affected include those between Lichfield and Redditch, Shrewsbury and Birmingham and the city and Wolverhampton. |
London Midland said eight shifts were affected, which meant 25 of its 1,300 trains were subject to alteration. | |
London Midland has apologised for the timetable changes, which are set to last until 11 December. | London Midland has apologised for the timetable changes, which are set to last until 11 December. |
"It takes well over a year to become a qualified train driver, but several of our trainees are now approaching the end of the course," the operator said. | "It takes well over a year to become a qualified train driver, but several of our trainees are now approaching the end of the course," the operator said. |
"This along with a number of efficiencies will ensure the shortfall is addressed by mid-December." | "This along with a number of efficiencies will ensure the shortfall is addressed by mid-December." |
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