CalMac to resume ‘normal’ timetable as Covid absences fall
The company confirmed the temporary timetable, which was first introduced on January 3 due to the impact of Covid, is set to end.
The move is ahead of schedule, with the temporary timetable initially due to continue until February 6.
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At the height of CalMac' s Covid problems, more than 20 per cent of staff were having to self-isolate.
On-board retail and food and drink offering will also reopen on Wednesday.
CalMac managing director Robbie Drummond said: “I am pleased to say that because of a significant drop in the number of staff unable to work we can now offer a full winter service on the majority of routes."
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