Date: 15/11/2021

Vast majority of the rail network - over 95% - will be open for business as usual for passengers looking to travel by train over Christmas and New Year
Most upgrade work planned for when passenger trains don't run - such as overnight, Christmas Day and Boxing Day - to minimise disruption. But some routes will be affected by the essential work taking place, so passengers should plan ahead
Passengers - who are asked to wear a face covering in busy indoor settings unless they are exempt - can continue to travel with confidence this Christmas.

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Railway prepared for busy festive period as majority of network open for business as usual

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Vast majority of the rail network “ over 95% “ will be open for business as usual for passengers looking to travel by train over Christmas and New Year Most upgrade work planned for when passenger trains don't run “ such as overnight, Christmas Day and Boxing Day “ to minimise disruption. But some routes will be affected by the essential work taking place, so passengers should plan ahead Passengers “ who are asked to wear a face covering in busy indoor settings unless they are exempt “ can continue to travel with confidence this Christmas

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