The Government continues to engage regularly at ministerial and official levels with the European Commission and the French government on EES implementation.<\/p>
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The Government engages with the European Commission on a range of border issues, including the EU Entry/Exit System. This is a cross-government effort and we continue to work closely with the Home Office and Department for Transport.<\/ins><\/p>"}
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We continue to engage on manging its impacts, including plans for public communications. <\/del><\/p>
Traincrew shortages, linked to a lack of driver overtime and ongoing industrial action, present a challenge to running services with the reliability passengers expect. Difficulties in managing historic train crew terms and conditions will continue to impact AWC services until modernisation of working arrangements can be agreed.<\/p>