Lord Hendy raised concerns to the Commons' Transport Select Committee regarding Christmas train services, noting potential disruptions due to staffing shortages and the reliance on overtime work.
He explained that with certain train operators facing staffing challenges, closures in some railway sections could exacerbate pressure on remaining services, leading to delays.
Hendy emphasized that the system is overly dependent on overtime for train crew, which poses a risk especially during peak holiday periods.
He pointed out that Christmas is often chosen for major engineering work due to typically lower demand, making it essential to plan around staff availability.
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