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LONDON, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A 24-hour strike by Central Trains' senior conductors forced the cancellation of 400 runs, significantly delaying holiday traveling throughout Britain.
Sky News reported the strike by the 580 conductors caused holiday travel to virtually come to a standstill, and three planned days of such strikes could have a direct effect on more than 2,000 trains.
The work stoppage, whose impact was increased after bad weather grounded previous British Airways flights, was part of an effort by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers to get better working conditions and holiday pay.
The planned days of strikes would mainly affect Britain's East and West Midlands, but could impact train travel to area cities like Manchester and the Welsh capital of Cardiff, the report said.
Sky News said the Midland Mainline was able to run a regular schedule Sunday after its staff's pay demands were met at the last minute.
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