Christmas travel chaos as Covid sparks staff shortages
Christmas travel chaos as Covid sparks staff shortages
People have been told to travel home for Christmas ‘sooner rather than later’ (Picture: Rex/PA)
Rail firms have blamed Covid-related staff shortages for hundreds of cancellations during the Christmas getaway period.
A huge number of operators are running reduced timetables as almost 10% of railway staff are off sick or isolating.
Govia Thameslink Railway said a train crew shortage means there…