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Dec 2022
No normal service on Harrogate and Knaresborough trains until January 9
Rail operator Northern has warned of ongoing disruption until January 9.
The company, which operates the Leeds to York line that passes through Harrogate and Knaresborough, has published a calendar highlighting its travel guidance to customers over Christmas and the New Year.
It shows the next day of normal service is not for another 21 days.
Northern has blamed the situation predominantly on the RMT union, even though it only has strikes planned from January 3 to 7. However, an RMT national overtime ban from December 18 to January 2 has also affected services.
The union has accused the government of interfering in negotiations with Network Rail to reach a settlement on jobs, pay and conditions.
Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, said:
Northern’s new timetable came into effect just before this extended period of disruption, so it is advising customers to use the new Check My Timetable feature on its website to see the changes specific to their local station.
Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with nearly 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.
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