Trainstopping
Newscast
06/21/22
•30m
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The biggest train strike in 30 years has disrupted travel for millions. Simon Jack and Anna-Jane Hunter, a former Network Rail director, join Adam to discuss the prospect of further disruption over the summer, and not just on the rails.
And BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall takes us through the latest decision to ban transgender players from women’s international rugby, while rugby league’s governing body considers its inclusion policies.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Cassie Galpin and Ash Taylor. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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