United Kingdom: Thameslink Trains Running Reduced Schedule, Driver Strike Possible in December

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | November 19th, 2009 | Trackback

A shortage of train drivers caused significant delays in service on the First Capital Connect Thameslink line linking London and several cities including Gatwick airport. The drivers are not on strike, but they are refusing to work automatic overtime, forcing the train system to reduce the number of trains operating. A revised schedule is in place on the line that provides service to such cities as Bedford, Luton, St. Albans, Wimbledon, Sutton and Brighton. A future strike is possible because the union is voting on whether to walk out in December. The vote result will be announced Dec. 9.

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