#transport-disruption

#transport-disruption

LATEST: More homes and businesses at risk as flood threat to peak this morning Series of Status Orange and Yellow warnings in place Coast Guard has asked public to stay away from waterways and exposed coastal areas Some schools may close today as flooding may affect transport The threat of flooding is set to peak this morning, with road networks expected to bear the brunt of the deluge. However, damage to residential and commercial properties is also likely, emergency services have warned.

Dozens of people have died in Japan after record-breaking snowfall blanketed northern regions of the country, while officials warned that warmer temperatures could trigger a new wave of accidents. Authorities said 35 people had died in snow-related incidents across Japan since 20 January, with almost 400 injured, 126 of them seriously. Most of the deaths were among people who fell while trying to clear snow from their roofs or around their homes.

The crash happened at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street. Ambulances and units from Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene. A tent has been erected around the crash site, and a garda cordon has been put in place. The front window of the bus has been smashed. Debris can be seen strewn across the pedestrianised street as firefighters and paramedics put up fencing around the site.

A cable car being built to carry spectators to the women's Olympic Alpine skiing events in Cortina is in serious doubt of not being completed in time, prompting Games organisers to request school closures to ease the pressure on the Dolomite resort's transport system. The Apollonio-Socrepes lift is one of the most contentious pieces of Olympic infrastructure for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Many people are expected to brave the weather in Berlin to show solidarity with Iranian anti-government protesters

The Allgau region in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg is predicted to receive 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) of fresh snow by Saturday night, while the Black Forest could see as much as 50 cm, forecasters say. Long-distance train services in the north are expected to resume operations from 10 a.m. (0900 GMT), according to national rail operator Deutsche Bahn.

While it may be tempting to turn the dial to warm your home more quickly, thermostats only control the final temperature the room reaches not the speed of heating so turning it up does not warm rooms faster and is unlikely to make any difference beyond causing your energy bills to soar. Read our full story below. Shaheena Uddin8 January 2026 06:00 Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said Storm Goretti will bring "wet, windy and wintry weather" to parts of the UK.

At least 700 flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport were canceled on Wednesday because of the snow and wind, after days of travel disruptions due to the winter storm. Over 1,000 passengers were stranded at Schiphol overnight. Airport authorities said they had set up camp beds for travelers who were forced to sleep at the airport, which is one of the busiest in Europe.

The Metropolitan line from Wembley Park to Aldgate faced disruption due to the same incident just before 1.30pm today. Services were still being impacted more than five hours later. TfL said at 6pm on Thursday: Jubilee Line: Severe delays due to an earlier animal on the track. London buses, C2C, DLR, Thameslink, Mildmay line and Elizabeth line are accepting tickets via any reasonable routes.

Thirteen people are reportedly injured - one seriously - after a tram came off the rails in the south of Düsseldorf, western Germany, on Wednesday morning. A police spokesperson said it appeared the tram, which was travelling on the U72 line in Düsseldorf-Holthausen, had derailed due to a technical issue with the signal box. The tram was on Bonner Straße at around 5:40am when the derailment happened. The vehicle then collided with another tram.

Rescuers were trying to reach people stranded in homes or on rooftops in central and southern Vietnam on Thursday, as the government said that 41 people had died in the latest round of flooding and landslides, following weeks of heavy rains. Coastal cities ranging from Hoi An to the tourist destination of Nha Trang to the south were among the worst hit.

Luas services between Connolly Station and the Point have remained closed for several weeks after George's Dock Bridge was damaged by a major fire in the Docklands area of Dublin in August. The fire broke out on Mayor Street Lower, at George's Dock near the IFSC building. Gardaí and members of Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene, with four fire engines, a foam tender and water tanker attended the scene as part of the multi-agency response.

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Government warns of disruptions as nationwide strikes set to shutdown schools, pharmacies and transport. France is braced for nationwide disruption as unions launch mass strikes to protest against government proposals for budget cuts. The walkout by teachers, health workers, and transport staff, among others, on Thursday is expected to paralyse parts of the country, with unions promising one of the largest mobilisations since last year's bitter battle over pension reform.

Londoners are bracing for a weekend of travel disruption, with some bus strikes expected to still go ahead across the weekend following disputes over pay. Bus drivers, engineers and controllers working across 60 bus routes around London were expected to launch strike action between Friday and Sunday this weekend amid discussions over pay and working conditions.

Analysing booking data from the 8th to the 11th of September, Access Hospitality has revealed that bookings for the London hospitality industry dropped by 67% compared to the previous week. The most pronounced impact occurred on Monday, September 8th 2025, the first day of the tube strikes, when bookings dropped by 62% overnight. Access Hospitality has noted that this figure is 50% below the weekly average for bookings, emphasising a sharp decline in consumer behaviour as the transport disruptions began.

Protesters burn tyres in protest at a curfew imposed after unrest over a social media ban and political corruption Photograph: Niranjan Shrestha/AP The Israeli military drops leaflets urging residents to leave their homes ahead of a planned offensive Photograph: Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images Palestinian women and children sit on a vehicle with their luggage as they flee following the Israeli evacuation order Photograph: Mahmoud Issa/Reuters Smoke rises from the house of Sabit Mesalme, a Palestinian prisoner, after the building was targeted by the Israel army Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Large parts of the Czech Republic experienced a significant power outage on Friday, impacting the entire electricity grid, confirmed by CEPS spokesperson Hana Klimova.

Operator East Midlands Railway states that more trains than usual are undergoing repairs, leading to fewer available services and reduced coach numbers for operating trains.

Transport Minister Oscar Puente described the theft as a 'serious act of sabotage', reflecting the severity of the impact on daily commuters.