UK Bank Holiday Travel Faces Major Disruptions

Storm Lilian, rail engineering works, and record road traffic expected to cause significant delays across the country.

Storm Lilian has caused fallen trees to block several key rail lines, disrupting services in Wales, western England, and the West Midlands.
Major engineering projects will affect intercity rail routes, including closures and diversions on the East and West Coast main lines.
The RAC predicts the highest level of bank holiday road traffic since 2015, with severe congestion expected on routes to popular destinations and festivals.
Airports anticipate over 2 million passengers, with Friday projected to be the busiest day for departures.
Industrial action by train drivers and Border Force staff is set to add further travel complications from the end of August.