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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week

Southeastern train services will face cancellations and diversions due to engineering work from November 1 to November 5, 2023.

The Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or replaced by buses this week

Train services through Croydon will be disrupted due to engineering work from September 30 to October 4, with various alterations and replacement buses provided.

Liverpool Street train station to shut for eight days over Christmas and New Year

Liverpool Street station will close from Christmas Day to January 2 for engineering work, affecting multiple services and causing travel disruption. The public is advised to plan accordingly.

All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Engineering works on September 22 will disrupt several train routes, necessitating the use of replacement bus services.

The Southern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Many Southern trains cancelled or diverted this weekend due to engineering work, causing significant route disruptions and longer journey times.

All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week

Southeastern train services will face cancellations and diversions due to engineering work from November 1 to November 5, 2023.

The Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or replaced by buses this week

Train services through Croydon will be disrupted due to engineering work from September 30 to October 4, with various alterations and replacement buses provided.

Liverpool Street train station to shut for eight days over Christmas and New Year

Liverpool Street station will close from Christmas Day to January 2 for engineering work, affecting multiple services and causing travel disruption. The public is advised to plan accordingly.

All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Engineering works on September 22 will disrupt several train routes, necessitating the use of replacement bus services.

The Southern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Many Southern trains cancelled or diverted this weekend due to engineering work, causing significant route disruptions and longer journey times.
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The Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend

Southern trains through Croydon are cancelled this weekend due to engineering work, with bus replacements necessitated on November 2 and 3.

All the c2c engineering works this week as commuters face five days of disruption

Evening and Sunday travel routes are disrupted due to engineering works, requiring passengers to find alternative routes.

Major London Overground section to shut this summer for essential repairs

The London Overground will be closed from July 20 to August 4 for essential engineering works.

The Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend

Southern trains through Croydon are cancelled this weekend due to engineering work, with bus replacements necessitated on November 2 and 3.

All the c2c engineering works this week as commuters face five days of disruption

Evening and Sunday travel routes are disrupted due to engineering works, requiring passengers to find alternative routes.

Major London Overground section to shut this summer for essential repairs

The London Overground will be closed from July 20 to August 4 for essential engineering works.
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#tfl

TfL warning of severe disruption during next week's tube strikes

Severe delays and mass cancellations are expected due to potential tube strikes in early November.

Champions League Final London travel disruption: all the train station and road closures

TfL warns of severe travel disruptions in London due to the 2024 Champions League final, with specific tube lines and stations affected.
from Time Out London
8 months ago

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for two weekends in March and April

Blackwall tunnel southbound closure for maintenance
Alternative travel options during closure
from Time Out London
9 months ago

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for five weekends in January and February

The southbound Blackwall tunnel will be partially closed for maintenance work on the northbound route on five weekends.
Alternative nearby route options include the M24 Dartford Crossing, Tower Bridge, and the Rotherhithe tunnel.

TfL warning of severe disruption during next week's tube strikes

Severe delays and mass cancellations are expected due to potential tube strikes in early November.

Champions League Final London travel disruption: all the train station and road closures

TfL warns of severe travel disruptions in London due to the 2024 Champions League final, with specific tube lines and stations affected.

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for two weekends in March and April

Blackwall tunnel southbound closure for maintenance
Alternative travel options during closure

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for five weekends in January and February

The southbound Blackwall tunnel will be partially closed for maintenance work on the northbound route on five weekends.
Alternative nearby route options include the M24 Dartford Crossing, Tower Bridge, and the Rotherhithe tunnel.
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#public-transport

How to get to London airports during the November 2024 tube strikes

London's tube strikes will disrupt services from November 1 to November 16, heavily affecting airport access, necessitating alternative travel plans.

Trains cancelled over shortage of drivers

South Western Railway services may face cancellations due to a driver shortage, with passengers offered alternative travel routes at no extra cost.

Loads of south London train lines will be closed during half term

Railway lines in south London will be upgraded, impacting travel significantly during half term.
No trains for a week from October 26; plan accordingly.

London travel news LIVE: Overground chaos as signal fault halts trains between Willesden Junction and Camden Road

Morning rush-hour chaos for London Overground commuters due to significant signal faults and service suspensions.

How to get to London airports during the November 2024 tube strikes

London's tube strikes will disrupt services from November 1 to November 16, heavily affecting airport access, necessitating alternative travel plans.

Trains cancelled over shortage of drivers

South Western Railway services may face cancellations due to a driver shortage, with passengers offered alternative travel routes at no extra cost.

Loads of south London train lines will be closed during half term

Railway lines in south London will be upgraded, impacting travel significantly during half term.
No trains for a week from October 26; plan accordingly.

London travel news LIVE: Overground chaos as signal fault halts trains between Willesden Junction and Camden Road

Morning rush-hour chaos for London Overground commuters due to significant signal faults and service suspensions.
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#bomb-threats

Fake bomb threats disrupt travel for scores of flights on Indian airlines

Hoax bomb threats have disrupted travel in India, forcing delays and heightened security measures for airlines.

India's airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Surge in hoax bomb threats disrupts India's aviation industry, causing widespread panic and significant travel delays for passengers.

Fake bomb threats disrupt travel for scores of flights on Indian airlines

Hoax bomb threats have disrupted travel in India, forcing delays and heightened security measures for airlines.

India's airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Surge in hoax bomb threats disrupts India's aviation industry, causing widespread panic and significant travel delays for passengers.
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#weather-warning
from www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings

Storm Ashley has caused significant travel disruptions and flooding across the UK, raising safety concerns for residents.

Status Yellow rain warning for three counties as Met Eireann forecasts chance of thunderstorms tonight

Counties Carlow, Wexford, and Wicklow are facing a weather warning with potential flooding and travel disruptions from Tuesday evening to Wednesday midnight.

Met Office warning of strong winds exceeding 60mph at weekend

Severe weather warnings for wind and rain are impacting recovery efforts in England after recent flooding.

London weather: Met Office issues fresh warning for heavy rain that could spark more flooding

Heavy rain and flooding are expected in London and other areas, leading to travel disruptions and potential property damage.

London to be hit by more rain as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Heavy rain and potential flooding in London today may disrupt travel and power services.

London to be hit by heavy rainfall with 12-hour warning in place

London is preparing for heavy rainfall as a yellow weather warning is in effect from tomorrow until Thursday.

Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings

Storm Ashley has caused significant travel disruptions and flooding across the UK, raising safety concerns for residents.

Status Yellow rain warning for three counties as Met Eireann forecasts chance of thunderstorms tonight

Counties Carlow, Wexford, and Wicklow are facing a weather warning with potential flooding and travel disruptions from Tuesday evening to Wednesday midnight.

Met Office warning of strong winds exceeding 60mph at weekend

Severe weather warnings for wind and rain are impacting recovery efforts in England after recent flooding.

London weather: Met Office issues fresh warning for heavy rain that could spark more flooding

Heavy rain and flooding are expected in London and other areas, leading to travel disruptions and potential property damage.

London to be hit by more rain as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Heavy rain and potential flooding in London today may disrupt travel and power services.

London to be hit by heavy rainfall with 12-hour warning in place

London is preparing for heavy rainfall as a yellow weather warning is in effect from tomorrow until Thursday.
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London travel news LIVE: M11 shuts in both directions after horror crash near Stansted Airport

A serious collision on the M11 caused significant disruptions, with closures and delays affecting road and train services near Stansted Airport.

South London will be massively disrupted by train station closures this Halloween and half term

Rail network disruptions are planned during major holidays, impacting travel for Londoners.
Signaling upgrades will cause significant travel disruption in south London from October 26 to November 1.
#rainfall

Met Eireann extends Status Orange rain warning to five counties

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted for several regions, with warnings issued for possible flooding and travel disruptions.

Hour-by-hour weather forecast as heavy rain warning in place for London

Heavy rainfall expected in London and southern England until Friday night, with risks of flooding disrupt travel.

Met Eireann extends Status Orange rain warning to five counties

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted for several regions, with warnings issued for possible flooding and travel disruptions.

Hour-by-hour weather forecast as heavy rain warning in place for London

Heavy rainfall expected in London and southern England until Friday night, with risks of flooding disrupt travel.
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Travel CHAOS after crash between Southeastern train and car at level crossing

No injuries reported in crash at Grove Ferry involving train and car, causing major travel disruptions.
#weather-warnings
from Travel + Leisure
1 month ago
OMG science

Flight Disruptions Continue as Tropical Storm Helene Moves North Through Georgia, Carolinas

Hurricane Helene caused widespread travel disruptions with thousands of flight cancellations and delays, along with severe weather warnings across multiple states.

Day of London travel chaos as heavy rain submerges parts of capital in floods

Flash flooding in London caused major travel disruption and damage, with many areas experiencing a month's worth of rain in just one day.

Storm Isha: Do not travel' warnings issued as 90mph gusts expected

Londoners warned not to travel as Storm Isha brings 90mph gusts.
Widespread gales and disruptions expected across the UK.

Flight Disruptions Continue as Tropical Storm Helene Moves North Through Georgia, Carolinas

Hurricane Helene caused widespread travel disruptions with thousands of flight cancellations and delays, along with severe weather warnings across multiple states.

Day of London travel chaos as heavy rain submerges parts of capital in floods

Flash flooding in London caused major travel disruption and damage, with many areas experiencing a month's worth of rain in just one day.

Storm Isha: Do not travel' warnings issued as 90mph gusts expected

Londoners warned not to travel as Storm Isha brings 90mph gusts.
Widespread gales and disruptions expected across the UK.
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Why is Tottenham Hotspur vs Qarabag delayed? | Europa League

The Tottenham Hotspur match against Qarabag was delayed to 8:35pm due to severe travel disruptions affecting fans and players.
Qarabag only arrived shortly before the delayed kick-off due to travel issues.
from www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London travel news LIVE: Knife attack at Barnes station sparks mass train cancellations

Police response to a knife attack caused chaos at Barnes station in London, halting train services.
#flooding

Met Office issues a weather warning for 'heavy rain' which could cause 'flooding' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rain warnings issued for England and Wales may lead to travel disruption and potential flooding this week.

London weather: Thunderstorms hit capital as southern England braces for second day of heavy rain

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted for London, causing potential travel disruption and flooding.

Huge thunderstorm hits London with 'biblical' rain as Met Office issues travel and flood warning

London faced a severe thunderstorm causing disruptions with warnings of flooding and travel issues.

London long-distance train passengers face delays as heavy rain leads to flood warnings

Flooding is causing travel disruption on railway lines between Edinburgh and Newcastle, as well as in other parts of the UK.
Passengers on long-distance train services in and out of London have been advised to avoid travel due to flooding.

Met Office issues a weather warning for 'heavy rain' which could cause 'flooding' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rain warnings issued for England and Wales may lead to travel disruption and potential flooding this week.

London weather: Thunderstorms hit capital as southern England braces for second day of heavy rain

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted for London, causing potential travel disruption and flooding.

Huge thunderstorm hits London with 'biblical' rain as Met Office issues travel and flood warning

London faced a severe thunderstorm causing disruptions with warnings of flooding and travel issues.

London long-distance train passengers face delays as heavy rain leads to flood warnings

Flooding is causing travel disruption on railway lines between Edinburgh and Newcastle, as well as in other parts of the UK.
Passengers on long-distance train services in and out of London have been advised to avoid travel due to flooding.
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#weather

Dramatic tornado' sweeps through Gloucestershire town as storms cause disruption

A tornado-like phenomenon occurred in Tewkesbury during severe thunderstorms, causing significant disruption to travel.

August bank holiday weather to begin with washout for many before the sun arrives

Storm Lilian has disrupted travel and caused widespread rain and winds, leading to a challenging bank holiday weekend for much of England.

Yellow warning for rain issued for London on bank holiday weekend

Heavy rain is expected this bank holiday weekend due to a yellow weather warning from the Met Office, affecting travel and local infrastructure.

Storm Lilian set to hit UK with 'heavy rain' with 75mph winds - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Storm Lilian is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain, potentially causing travel disruptions and surface flooding in the UK.

London to shiver through Blue Monday with temperature set to plunge to -3C tonight

London and Scotland to experience coldest night of the year with temperatures dropping to -3C and -10C respectively.
Snow warning in place across Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England, and Wales with potential travel disruption.

Heavy rain to batter UK after cold snap as Met Office issues 10 weather warnings

Heavy rain is set to batter large parts of the country on Thursday with 10 new weather warnings issued by the Met Office.
Parts of southern, central, and northern England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, are expected to experience downpours after days of ice and snow caused disruption.
The Environment Agency currently has 24 flood warnings and 114 flood alerts in place as heavy rain is expected to cause flooding and travel delays.

Dramatic tornado' sweeps through Gloucestershire town as storms cause disruption

A tornado-like phenomenon occurred in Tewkesbury during severe thunderstorms, causing significant disruption to travel.

August bank holiday weather to begin with washout for many before the sun arrives

Storm Lilian has disrupted travel and caused widespread rain and winds, leading to a challenging bank holiday weekend for much of England.

Yellow warning for rain issued for London on bank holiday weekend

Heavy rain is expected this bank holiday weekend due to a yellow weather warning from the Met Office, affecting travel and local infrastructure.

Storm Lilian set to hit UK with 'heavy rain' with 75mph winds - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Storm Lilian is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain, potentially causing travel disruptions and surface flooding in the UK.

London to shiver through Blue Monday with temperature set to plunge to -3C tonight

London and Scotland to experience coldest night of the year with temperatures dropping to -3C and -10C respectively.
Snow warning in place across Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England, and Wales with potential travel disruption.

Heavy rain to batter UK after cold snap as Met Office issues 10 weather warnings

Heavy rain is set to batter large parts of the country on Thursday with 10 new weather warnings issued by the Met Office.
Parts of southern, central, and northern England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, are expected to experience downpours after days of ice and snow caused disruption.
The Environment Agency currently has 24 flood warnings and 114 flood alerts in place as heavy rain is expected to cause flooding and travel delays.
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Woman tells of 'nightmare' 23 hour journey home after 66 Ryanair passengers left behind in Lanzarote

Passengers at Lanzarote Airport faced severe delays and missed their flights due to slow passport control, resulting in significant travel disruptions.
#air-canada

Some Toronto travellers make back-up plans amid potential Air Canada pilot strike

Air Canada faces a potential strike, risking a shutdown of operations and affecting over 110,000 customers.
Negotiations between Air Canada and pilots are stalled over wage demands, threatening the airline's daily flights.

A potential Air Canada pilot strike could impact your travel. Here's what to do about it | CBC News

Air Canada is preparing for a possible pilot strike that may disrupt operations and affect many passengers.

Some Toronto travellers make back-up plans amid potential Air Canada pilot strike

Air Canada faces a potential strike, risking a shutdown of operations and affecting over 110,000 customers.
Negotiations between Air Canada and pilots are stalled over wage demands, threatening the airline's daily flights.

A potential Air Canada pilot strike could impact your travel. Here's what to do about it | CBC News

Air Canada is preparing for a possible pilot strike that may disrupt operations and affect many passengers.
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Wales fans' flight grounded after plane hits bird

A bird strike delayed a flight for Wales football fans en route to Montenegro, causing significant frustration and alternative travel plans.
#eurostar

Eurostar delays to and from London after train hits tractor-trailer at crossing

A train collided with a tractor trailer, causing major disruptions to Eurostar services between London and Brussels.

Further Eurostar cancellations hold up Paris 2024 passengers

Eurostar passengers faced delays and cancellations due to arson attack in France affecting travel to start of Paris Olympics.

Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid Paris Olympics arson attacks

Eurostar recommends passengers avoid travel due to attacks on French rail network.

Eurostar delays to and from London after train hits tractor-trailer at crossing

A train collided with a tractor trailer, causing major disruptions to Eurostar services between London and Brussels.

Further Eurostar cancellations hold up Paris 2024 passengers

Eurostar passengers faced delays and cancellations due to arson attack in France affecting travel to start of Paris Olympics.

Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid Paris Olympics arson attacks

Eurostar recommends passengers avoid travel due to attacks on French rail network.
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Seattle-Tacoma Airport hit by a possible cyber attack, causing major outage

A cyberattack disrupted systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for multiple days, affecting operations but not TSA screening.

Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines plans strike DW 08/26/2024

Discover Airlines pilots and cabin crew are on a four-day strike starting August 27, disrupting summer travel plans.
#uk-weather

Storm Lilian live: Leeds festival warning as 50mph winds hit bank holiday

Storm Lilian will bring heavy rain and winds, affecting travel and outdoor activities over the bank holiday weekend.

Met Office warns of disruptive' snow and ice with London set for freezing weather

Forecasters are warning of disruptive snow in parts of the UK next week, with temperatures in London potentially dropping as low as -5C.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as snow showers are likely to cause travel disruption and icy surfaces.

Storm Lilian live: Leeds festival warning as 50mph winds hit bank holiday

Storm Lilian will bring heavy rain and winds, affecting travel and outdoor activities over the bank holiday weekend.

Met Office warns of disruptive' snow and ice with London set for freezing weather

Forecasters are warning of disruptive snow in parts of the UK next week, with temperatures in London potentially dropping as low as -5C.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as snow showers are likely to cause travel disruption and icy surfaces.
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#severe-weather

Weather tracker: Hundreds evacuated during flash flooding in Balearic Islands

Flash flooding caused widespread evacuations and significant damage in the Balearic Islands, while Hurricane Ernesto impacted Bermuda and the eastern US coast.

Nor'easter to blast New York City, Boston with heavy snow as 35 million under Winter Storm Warning along I-95

Over 35 million people in the Northeast and New England are under winter storm alerts as a nor'easter brings heavy snow and disrupts travel.
The storm is also impacting the Southeast with severe weather and will quickly strengthen south of New England on Tuesday.

Weather tracker: Hundreds evacuated during flash flooding in Balearic Islands

Flash flooding caused widespread evacuations and significant damage in the Balearic Islands, while Hurricane Ernesto impacted Bermuda and the eastern US coast.

Nor'easter to blast New York City, Boston with heavy snow as 35 million under Winter Storm Warning along I-95

Over 35 million people in the Northeast and New England are under winter storm alerts as a nor'easter brings heavy snow and disrupts travel.
The storm is also impacting the Southeast with severe weather and will quickly strengthen south of New England on Tuesday.
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Evacuation Ordered in Northern Japan, Flights and Trains Canceled in Tokyo as Typhoon Approaches

Typhoon Ampil threatens northern Japan with heavy rain and winds, leading to mass evacuations and significant travel disruptions.

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts, closing Catania airport DW 08/15/2024

Mount Etna's eruption led to significant flight cancellations at Catania airport due to volcanic ash making the runway unusable.
#arson-attacks
from www.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Tell us: have you been affected by travel disruption ahead of the Paris Olympics?

France's high-speed rail network disrupted by coordinated attacks before Paris Olympics.
from www.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Here are the train lines affected by the attacks.

Arson attacks disrupted French railway system, impacting 800,000 customers.

Tell us: have you been affected by travel disruption ahead of the Paris Olympics?

France's high-speed rail network disrupted by coordinated attacks before Paris Olympics.

Here are the train lines affected by the attacks.

Arson attacks disrupted French railway system, impacting 800,000 customers.
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Here's the latest on the train disruption.

Deliberate acts of arson disrupted high-speed train lines in France, causing travel chaos on the day of the Olympics' Opening Ceremony.

The planned Thameslink engineering works this London Marathon weekend

Planned engineering work will affect travel in London during the marathon weekend.

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Roads to Chicago Airport, Golden Gate Bridge

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in multiple states blocked roadways, causing travel disruptions.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block roads to Chicago airport and Golden Gate Bridge in U.S. protests

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested in various US locations, causing travel disruptions, aiming for a global 'economic blockade to free Palestine'.

Blackwall Tunnel and DLR closures this weekend: everything you need to know

Major travel disruption expected in southeast London this weekend due to closures at the Blackwall Tunnel and DLR.

Southeastern issues 'do not travel' warning on trains ahead of strikes

Southeastern services severely impacted on Monday due to ASLEF strike.
Limited number of Southeastern services running on April 8, advised not to travel.

Storm Kathleen wreaks havoc as flights grounded and thousands without power

Storm Kathleen caused flight cancellations and power outages affecting thousands in the UK.
Gusty winds with speeds of up to 70mph led to disruption across various regions, prompting travel warnings.

April storm brings heavy snow, outages to Northeast

A major spring storm caused heavy snow, rain, and high winds in the Northeast, leading to power outages and dangerous travel conditions.
Maine and New Hampshire were most affected by power outages due to heavy, wet snow bringing down trees and power lines.

London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as two-day Met Office rain warning poses threat to journeys

Commuters should prepare for travel disruption due to heavy rain in London on Thursday.
The Central line is experiencing delays due to a shortage of trains on Thursday morning.

First train strikes of the year cripple busy rail routes

Train strikes in England cause travel disruption on major rail routes.
The strikes are part of a long-running dispute over pay, with drivers demanding a pay rise after five years.
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