David Davidson, Network Rail’s interim Western route director, said: ‘We’re really sorry that passengers are facing further, unnecessary disruption this Christmas Eve due to RMT strike action. Services will finish much earlier and we’re asking passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary and if you must travel, please so as early as possible, plan ahead, book a seat and complete their journey by lunchtime. I would like to wish everyone a healthy happy Christmas festive period and recognise the many Network Rail colleagues who will be working tirelessly over the festive period to complete vital engineering work that helps maintain and improve the safe and reliable running of the railway.’
