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Rail passengers over Christmas should ‘look at alternatives,’ says transport secretary – The Independent
‘I would appeal to people to think very carefully about their travel plans,’ said Grant Shapps
After The Independent revealed the pressure that the so-called Christmas Ease lifting of lockdown will place on long-distance trains, the transport secretary has urged prospective rail travellers to look at the various alternatives available.
The government has promised some limited additional household bubbling for a small number of days over Christmas, with millions of people allowed to travel to reach families and friends.
The dates that have been widely discussed are 24 to 28 December.
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