UK strike dates changed to save Poppy Appeal

Service personnel on duty at London Waterloo for Poppy Day Appeal Matt Alexander/ The Royal British Legion (from Network Rail source)

The annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which raises money for the ex-service personnel, has been saved by a change of heart from railway unions. The strike planned for Friday 3 November has been rescheduled. That means that the annual nationwide charity collection at stations can go ahead after all.

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UK strike dates changed to save Poppy Appeal

Service personnel on duty at London Waterloo for Poppy Day Appeal Matt Alexander/ The Royal British Legion (from Network Rail source)

The annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which raises money for the ex-service personnel, has been saved by a change of heart from railway unions. The strike planned for Friday 3 November has been rescheduled. That means that the annual nationwide charity collection at stations can go ahead after all.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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