Rail strikes violate a “vital service” for patients in need of medical care, which Ms. Quick said “they don’t understand.” She said she had had “sleepless nights”, worried that the industrial action could continue in July and that Julian would not be able to do his scans.
“I have spent the last nine months in this whirlwind of stress and I hope that will be some answers,” she said.
The strike is “completely selfish”
A cancer patient who asked not to be named said he may not be able to attend his June 21 chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.
“There are no trains running on this line at all this day, there is not even a bus change service,” he told The Telegraph.
“I am just so annoyed by it. Compared to me [the train drivers] “Make a fortune,” he said. “We’re in a cost of living crisis, we’re still overcoming Covid, and I just think that’s completely selfish.”
Other tortured patients turned to social media to share stories of canceled appointments and disrupted lives.
Meanwhile, industry leaders have warned that the strikes will leave airports overcrowded with stranded passengers cut off from public transport.
Limited opportunities to go home
After months of travel disruptions following the return of international travel, airports are now struggling with the prospect of thousands of people landing in the country with limited collection options. Heathrow is planning an additional police presence in front yards and at key intersections to deal with the influx.
Gatwick said he was concerned about those passengers arriving at the airport who may not be aware of the strikes. We expect significant disruptions. We can’t candy it. “
Both airports are in talks with bus companies about the possibility of additional services, but “have not had much success” as much of the spare capacity is being used to transport visitors to the Glastonbury festival, which begins on June 22.
There are fears that other major events may need to be canceled. The organizers of the Junction 2 music festival, which was to take place in Trent Park in north London this weekend, have been forced to cancel due to Tfl night strikes. The Anfield Council said it would be impossible to safely disperse thousands of festival visitors from the area.
The wider hospitality and events sector will also come under pressure, as people are likely to avoid traveling to city centers. The chaos on rail routes will also mean that many travelers will be forced to find alternative routes to work, threatening to increase congestion on the rural road network. Businesses have already started telling employees to work from home.
Operating companies are urging passengers to travel only when absolutely necessary, as train services have been reduced to just 4,500, less than a quarter of the normal 20,000 provided each day.
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