Northern (Arriva Rail North)

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RE: Northern (Arriva Rail North)
Northern's response to driver shortage problems and Andy Burnham's response to their response: https://twitter.com/MayorofGM/status/989892449601499136

In short Northern are saying it's all Network Rail's fault for not reopening Blackpool to Preston on schedule meaning driver training can't happen without cancellations due to driver shortages. Burnham's response asks for better communication and asks how is a repeat of this going to be avoided when electrification of the Bolton line is completed.

However, apparently there's also issues with a rest day agreement between Northern and ASLEF which doesn't get a mention.