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He did suggest on the Today programme last week that he’d meet the RMT union if it called off the strikes.
By canada goose black friday sale the way, canadian goose jacket the bill for compensation and lost fares so far is around 38m and counting, according to a letter sent from the DfT to the Transport Select Committee. Since then they’ve also set aside 15m to compensate season ticket holders.
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