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10/03/2015
All Bus And Train Services Cancelled On Friday
All bus and train services have been cancelled on Friday 13 March due to strike action.
Bus and train drivers from Unite and GMB trade unions are to strike over budget cuts.
Public sector workers are also expected to join the strike.
Ciaran Rogan of Translink said: "I would like to apologise to all our passengers who will be inconvenienced by this strike action which is unfortunately beyond our control. I think it is important to give people as much notice as possible in order that they may make alternative arrangements for travel on that day."
Services are expected to return to normal on Saturday 14 March.
(CD/MH)
Bus and train drivers from Unite and GMB trade unions are to strike over budget cuts.
Public sector workers are also expected to join the strike.
Ciaran Rogan of Translink said: "I would like to apologise to all our passengers who will be inconvenienced by this strike action which is unfortunately beyond our control. I think it is important to give people as much notice as possible in order that they may make alternative arrangements for travel on that day."
Services are expected to return to normal on Saturday 14 March.
(CD/MH)
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