U.K. trains stop
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) LONDON, Jan. 28. Britain’s railway system, already hit by the enginedrivers’ work-to-rule campaign, has come virtually to a standstill today because of an unofficial walk-out by guards, signalmen, and station staff, in protest against British
Rail’s decision to reduce Sunday work. The engine-drivers’ ban on overtime has stopped Sunday services for the last seven weeks.
Train services across most of the country are disrupted, and thousands of London commuters have either remained at home or used their cars.
Traffic queues up to five miles Jong were reported on the outskirts of London, where the authorities opened emergency carparks to cope with the huge influx of private vehicles.
British Rail, the Stateowned railway network, warned people not to travel. Services were slashed, and many trains cancelled. Rail officials warned commuters that there was no guarantee that they would get home if they reached London.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33445, 29 January 1974, Page 18
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