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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Rail strikes could see injured veterans miss ‘vital’ reunion with comrades

Ben Broomfield @photobenphoto

The ongoing rail strikes are having “a massive mental impact” on injured veterans who fear that they will be unable to attend an annual charity event this weekend – seen as vital for their wellbeing.

With the long-running dispute over pay, conditions and job security showing no sign of a breakthrough, staff at 14 train operators are taking RMT industrial action on Saturday, after the train drivers’ union Aslef staged strikes on Friday.

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