Travellers warned of bank holiday road and rail delays
Summary
Millions of people in the UK are expected to face travel delays over the bank holiday weekend due to heavy road traffic and disruptions in rail services. The RAC anticipates high traffic volumes, especially in the South East and South West. Rail passengers need to check schedules ahead due to strikes and engineering work on major routes.Key Facts
- About 17.6 million car trips are predicted across the UK over the bank holiday weekend.
- Heavy traffic is expected, particularly in the South East and South West of England.
- CrossCountry rail passengers are advised not to travel on Saturday due to an RMT union strike.
- Major rail routes will have closures for engineering works, affecting service in some areas.
- Notting Hill Carnival and several music festivals could lead to increased travel volumes.
- Inrix predicts severe traffic on the M5 between Bristol and Devon, with delays of over 40 minutes.
- The M20 in Kent, a route to Channel crossings, is also expected to have significant delays.
- Monday's weather may be unsettled, with possible impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Erin.
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