3 h. ago The worst and best times to travel during the Christmas rush

The RAC has warned there could be long delays as over 30 million cars hit the road as part of the Christmas getaway

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11 h. ago The great Christmas getaway begins: Millions of festive travellers head home on 'Frantic Friday' with traffic gridlock, 'busiest ever' airports and warnings of rail chaos

The AA has predicted that this year will see the busiest Christmas getaway on record, continuing an upwards trend since the relaxing of coronavirus travel restrictions.

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12 h. ago Heavy rain forecast as millions hit the roads in Christmas getaway

The Met Office said heavy rain this weekend could make conditions worse in areas already at risk of flooding.

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24 h. ago Crawling home for Christmas! Britain's road network braces for 'busiest ever festive getaway' with 24 MILLION cars expected on the road

Those heading to see loved ones or pick up last-minute gifts face clogged motorways - with the AA warning this year will be the busiest festive season getaway on record.

Transport

4 d. ago Major ScotRail train services CANCELLED causing morning chaos for commuters

HUNDREDS of rush hour commuters are facing disruption on ScotRail trains this morning. Passengers travelling on major routes heading into Glasgow have been met with travel chaos due to several signalling faults. The rail operator warned of delays and cancellations to numerous services travelling into the city. A number of lines have been impacted, including...

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9 d. ago Britain is underwater after Storm Bram brought heavy rain, 82mph winds and road and rail chaos to country will nearly 100 flood alerts and warnings still in place

Britain remains on high alert after Storm Bram battered the country with torrential rain and winds of up to 82mph, triggering widespread flooding and power cuts.

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