The Government is considering putting on extra trains and may suspend engineering work as Britons hit the railways for their Christmas bubble. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has reportedly urged Network Rail and train operators to submit plans to prevent overcrowding on trains over the festive period. The demand for Christmas travel is set to be analysed over the weekend using data from advance ticket sales and surveys. The plans are reportedly considering extra carriages and trains while most concerns are focused on Sunday 27 December in light of a heavily reduced weekend service and engineering work. His most daunting challenge will be ensuring that the rail network runs smoothly from December 23 to 27.

Source: The Nation November 28, 2020 12:33 UTC