"The AA said this Christmas could be the busiest on record for UK roads, and advised drivers to allow extra time to complete their journeys. The insurance company said most people driving during the festive period travelled less than 100 miles, meaning congestion is likely around motorway interchanges and retail destinations. AA patrol expert Shaun Jones said patience behind the wheel "will be your best present this year"."
"Network Rail also encouraged passengers to allow extra time for train travel. Improvement works taking place over the Christmas period mean several routes will be closed or restricted. Information on what routes will be closed for repairs can be found on the Network Rail website. National Rail trains do not run on Christmas Day and only a small number will run on Boxing Day."
"Britain's roads, railways and airports are set to be thronged by festive travellers on what is anticipated to be the busiest day for Christmas trips. The AA has warned of gridlock on Friday, with a survey suggesting as many as 24.4 million cars could hit the roads. It is also expected to be the busiest day of the Christmas period for airports, with 460,000 journeys planned."
Britain's roads, railways and airports face peak travel this Friday. A survey suggests up to 24.4 million cars could travel and 460,000 airport journeys are planned. The AA warned of potential gridlock and advised drivers to allow extra time, noting most festive trips are under 100 miles so congestion will concentrate around motorway interchanges and retail destinations. The M27 will be closed between Junctions 9 and 11 from Christmas Eve to 4 January. Network Rail warned of improvement works closing or restricting several routes and urged passengers to book seats, allow extra time and check journeys. National Rail services are largely suspended on Christmas Day, with only a small number running on Boxing Day.
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