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Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

Lord Hendy told MPs that Department for Transport (DfT) officials will continue to examine the issue throughout the festive period.

The Government is concerned that Christmas train services could be disrupted by staffing shortages, the rail minister said
The Government is concerned that Christmas train services could be disrupted by staffing shortages, the rail minister said (James Manning/PA)
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent