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David Lynch

Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

Transport Secretary Mark Harper (James Manning/PA) (Picture: PA Wire)

Train company bosses will be working with a “revised mandate” which could include a better pay offer as they enter the latest round of talks with unions, the Transport Secretary has suggested.

Mark Harper said train operators have been given his “permission” to make a new offer to the trade unions.

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