2 w. ago The rail, road and flight disruption to expect on the final weekend of the festive season

West Coast Main Line is closed in multiple locations, while Scottish ferries and flights are subject to cancellation

Transport

2 w. ago The rail, road and flight disruption to expect as the New Year begins

Widespread disruption is expected on the railways, with

Transport

2 w. ago The rail, road and flight disruption to expect over New Year

Traffic should be minimal on New Year’s Day but disruption is expected on the railways

Transport

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3 w. ago The rail, road, flight and ferry travel chaos to expect as New Year’s Day approaches

Key rail stations and routes are closed for Network Rail engineering work, with coaches and flights providing intercity alternatives

Transport

3 w. ago The rail, road, flight and ferry travel chaos to expect as New Year’s approaches

Key rail stations and routes are closed for Network Rail engineering work, with coaches and flights providing intercity alternatives

Transport

3 w. ago The rail, road, flight and ferry travel chaos to expect as New Year approaches

Key rail stations and routes are closed for Network Rail engineering work, with coaches and flights providing intercity alternatives

Transport

4 w. ago Passengers face Christmas travel chaos amid ferry queues and train cancellations

RAC warns when drivers can expect the worst hold-ups during the festive period

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