RailNews.co.uk - The government has announced the appointment of a senior industry figure who will lead a recovery programme for Southern, as its parent Govia Thameslink Railway faces more strikes next week. There will be new public funding for Southern worth 20 million, which will mainly pay for better train maintenance, more staff at key stations and additional rapid response teams to deal with breakdowns. Almost a million pounds will also be spent on reducing the effect of bridge strikes. The government said GTR and Network Rail must 'work together to resolve issues earlier and ensure a better service for...
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