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Great Western Railway

Asked by Dan NorrisIndependentDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 13 January 2025UIN 21562

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many Great Western Railway trains were cancelled due to lack of drivers in December 2024.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Great Western Railway cancelled just under two per cent of total services in December due to driver related issues, particularly on Sundays. We acknowledge that performance is not where it needs to be on Great Western Railway and the Department is working closely with the Operator to improve performance and ensure greater resilience going forward.

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