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Scottish Cup Final day rail strike called off in 'goodwill' gesture
A RAIL strike that was expected to paralyse the train network on the weekend of the Scottish Cup final has been suspended.
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Sunday, 13 May 2018
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- Scottish Cup Final day rail strike called off in 'goodwill' gestureA RAIL strike that was expected to paralyse the train network on the weekend of the Scottish Cup final has been suspended.
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