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UK travel news: Millions passengers face disruption amid heavy floods

Millions of travellers are expected to travel for Christmas today

Friday 20 December 2019 04:26 EST
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UK weather: Flooded railway tracks lead to major travel disruption in south east England

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For the next two weeks, millions of rail passengers will find journeys across Britain difficult. They will be hit by a combination of Network Rail engineering work, strikes and nature.

UK airports will also be busy over the festive period, with millions of passengers expected to pass through on midwinter trips.

Just a reminder to stay safe if you're travelling over Christmas.

The US State Department has tweeted: "On December 21, a group of American citizens were robbed while traveling to a remote location in San Pedro, Belize, on a fishing trip. We would like to remind you to remain vigilant, especially during the holiday season."

Cathy Adams23 December 2019 14:10
Cathy Adams23 December 2019 14:40

Train operator GWR is urging customers to complete their journeys home for Christmas by today to avoid being stranded by engineering work.

Cathy Adams23 December 2019 15:17

Euston station in London has been evacuated following a security alert.

A Network Rail statement said: "Due to a reported emergency Euston station has been evacuated. We will keep you updated as soon as we have more information."

Cathy Adams23 December 2019 15:31

Euston station has now reopened, although passengers should expect delays for the next hour while services recover.

Cathy Adams23 December 2019 15:40

About 20 trains have been delayed as a result of the brief evacuation at Euston.

British Transport Police said: "Please be aware, Euston was evacuated following a report of suspicious package. It’s been reviewed and found to be a DAB Radio. No concerns."

The station has since reopened.

Cathy Adams23 December 2019 16:02

Flooding on the railway between Shepperton and Fulwell means that trains must run at a reduced speed. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

"We anticipate that disruption will continue until 18.00," says National Rail.

helen.coffey23 December 2019 16:23

Southeastern is reminding passengers that there are no services running across the entire network on Boxing Day due to engineering work.

helen.coffey23 December 2019 16:26

Southern is reminding passengers to check their journeys before travelling during the festive season, as an amended timetable is in place for much of the period between Christmas and New Year.

helen.coffey23 December 2019 16:34

The lines on the network between Tonbridge-Redhill are now closed and no services can operate, according to National Rail Kent and Sussex.

helen.coffey23 December 2019 16:54

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