Date: 08/05/2013

A train operator has given away 127,000 free tickets to more than 25,000 passengers as compensation for cancellations and delays last year. Between October and the end of December almost 1,000 London Midland trains were disrupted due to driver shortages. The government told the operator to offer a £7m package of benefits, which included season ticket holders getting five days of free travel passes. London Midland said it had rectified the driver shortage.

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A train operator gives away 127,000 free tickets to more than 25,000 passengers as compensation for delays and cancellations.

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