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There is little question that next week's 150th British Open will be special, but the road getting there just got a bit congested. The R&A has contacted all ticket holders, urging them to not travel by rail due to a limited temporary timetable being operated by ScotRail on those dates. This stems from an on-going dispute between ScotRail and ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen), whose members are voting by paper ballots whether to accept a ScotRail proposal for better pay and working conditions. The deadline for votes in July 11, but not in time to avert an expected increase in traffic volume to and from St. Andrews.
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