Tories criticised for making empty threats to Network Rail over extended closures for engineering works,having attacked Christmas closures when in opposition The Conservatives have been accused of hypocrisy (Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have.) for allowing another Boxing Day rail shutdown after attacking the Christmas closures when in opposition. The shutdown of rail services across most of the country, forcing holidaymakers on to congested roads, or comes ahead of another year of rail fare rises due to approach into force on 2 January,when the price of regulated tickets will depart up by 1%.
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Source: theguardian.com