'We will prosecute those responsible': Greater Manchester's Sunday transport nightmare amid major disruption
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester and the wider north west are facing travel disasters today as train operator Northern grapples with severe staff shortages, and railway lines have suffered a £100k theft grinding them to a halt.
Northern has issued an apology, saying that due to a lack of available conductors for Sunday shifts, it is implementing a reduced timetable across its network, aiming to provide 'structure' amidst a spate of last-minute cancellations.
The rail service, which came under government control in March 2020, has seen persistent disruptions on Sundays, a day not covered by standard working contracts.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham previously labelled Northern a 'part-time rail service', referencing the frequent train cancellations.
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