Disruption hits bank holiday getaway travel as Storm Lilian lands

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Disruption hits bank holiday getaway travel as Storm Lilian lands
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It's going to be a busy day for travel ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Today’s travel is hit by the double whammy of Storm Lilian and bank holiday getaway rush The transport networks are under pressure as Storm Lilian blows over UK while millions head out for the long summer bank holiday weekend and festivals. You might have woken up by the howling wind as the storm arrived this morning, with wind gusts of up to 80mph forecast and impact on transport today.

Stuck on a train that’s just hit a fallen tree on my way to work 🙄🚂💨life At a standstill near Rainham on the southeastern line expect delays 🙄— Tony Provan August 23, 2024NEW: Because of a tree blocking the railway in the #Newington area, services are currently unable to run between Rainham and Sittingbourne. More to follow.

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