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Rail bosses told to expect services to grind to a halt until government offers fair deal to end strikes
Passengers wait at the barriers at King's Cross station in London following a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pension

RAIL bosses were warned today to expect train services to grind to a halt in the New Year unless the government offers a fair deal to stop widespread strikes.

A series of strikes over the coming days means trains are expected to be far busier than usual. 

Last-minute cancellations are also possible as a result of a ban on overtime for RMT members.

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