Rail Commuters Facing Major Disruption
Rail passengers from Northamptonshire are warned of major disruption next year while the line to London is rebuilt. For more than 2 weeks a section of the line to London will close completely.
For more than 2 weeks next August a crucial section of the Northampton to London rail line will be closed completely. The stretch through Watford Junction will also be closed at other holiday periods. Train companies say they're drawing up plans to cope with the disruption.
Reporter Tom Percival sets the scene from Northampton Railway Station, and commuters from Northampton offer their views.
Stuart talks to Philip Haigh, Business Editor for Rail Magazine, and to David Sidebottom, Passenger Director for Passenger Focus.
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* a town centre summit's being held in Northampton aimed at revitalising the town centre
* children being treated at Kettering General Hospital could take part in clinical trials
* Kettering Town Football Club continue their fixtures despite being hit by a winding up order
* a new Principal has started work at Northampton College
* Northamptonshire Steelbacks push for promotion continues at Hampshire
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