‘Final reminder’ over bank holiday rail closures
Network Rail has issued a “final reminder” that parts of the network will be closed during the bank holiday weekend amid fears that some passengers plan to travel on trains that are not running.
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‘Travel after 9pm’ to avoid bank holiday traffic misery
Motorists are being urged to delay bank holiday getaways until after 9pm on Friday to avoid severe queues on popular tourist routes.
Network Rail pays out over £1m in five years for trips and falls at its UK stations
A passenger was awarded £7,374 in compensation after falling over a mop at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Scotland faces further drenching after Saturday’s storms
Parts of Scotland and northern England could see two weeks’ worth of rainfall today while the rest of the UK surveys the damage caused by recent heavy winds.
Unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds across the country
More than 70mm of rain fell in Cumbria on Saturday as the country was struck by unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds.
Flooding closes railway between Cumbria and Scotland
Flooded tracks have forced train operators to cancel services between Cumbria and Scotland in a day of disruption on the rail network caused by strong winds and heavy rain.
Passenger misery as high winds cause rail disruption
Travellers have been hit by widespread disruption as rail operators across the country battled hazards caused by wet and windy conditions.
Flooded tunnel causes severe disruption on Scotland’s rail network
Rail passengers have faced severe disruption between Edinburgh and Glasgow as firefighters drain a flooded tunnel.
Air traffic control radar fault causes more travel chaos
Air passengers suffered major disruption on Friday due to the heatwave and a technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system.
Now air passengers face delays after control centre glitch adds to travel woes
Air passengers were facing disruption on Friday due to the heatwave and a technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system .
Hottest July day on record causes chaos on rail network
Commuters are enduring chaos and disruption on the railways as the UK swelters on its hottest July day on record.