Time will tell as to whether the reduction in the 10 day COVID self-isolation period will successfully alleviate staff shortages in Perth and Kinross, according to the head of the region’s business network.
21.12.2021 - 15:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Rail operators claim the covid-19 pandemic has led to staff shortages and caused widespread train cancellations in the run-up to Christmas.
It comes after a number of railway firms have begun running reduced timetables as many workers are either sick or isolating.
Rail provider CrossCountry announced it is "expecting widespread disruption to our services this week".
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Travellers are being urged to move their journeys forward to avoid disruption.
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Time will tell as to whether the reduction in the 10 day COVID self-isolation period will successfully alleviate staff shortages in Perth and Kinross, according to the head of the region’s business network.
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