Snow: latest travel updates
Updated on 06 February 2009
5.15pm update: where to get up-to-date travel and weather information as parts of the UK endure more heavy snow.
More snow fell on the UK on Friday with roads in the south west hardest hit.
More than 200 cars were left stranded on the A38 and A380 south of Exeter, with dozens of others stuck on the A386 near Tavistock.
Dangerous driving conditions have also been reported in Wiltshire and Berkshire, as well as Bristol.
Roads
The Highways Agency is advising drivers to check their route and the latest weather conditions before travelling.
Up-to-date information on road conditions is available on the Highways Agency website or by calling 08457 504030.
National Express reports that coach services are running subject to some delays and short notice cancellations. For the latest on your journey check National Express coaches or call 08717 818181 from 8am to 8pm (lines likely to be extremely busy).
Trains
Journeys on some routes are subject to delays and alterations.
Train companies currently affected are: First Great Western, London Midland, Stansted Express and Virgin Trains.
The National Rail website is also currently listing operators that are experiencing no significant weather disruption.
Air
Bristol and Luton airports have now reopened but flights may still be subject to delays and cancellations. There are also some delays occuring at other regional airports.
More information at individual airport websites including Heathrow,
Gatwick,
Stansted, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol,
Glasgow and
Edinburgh.
London travel
Transport for London is not reporting any weather-related disruption to trains, buses and tubes.
See this page for the latest on the buses and here for underground services.
London Travel Info 24-hour helpline number: 020 7222 1234
Weather latest
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, particularly for icy roads.
Check the weather in your area: local weather forecasts from the Met
are online here.
School closures
Hundreds of schools around the country are still closed as a result of the adverse weather conditions.
To find out if the schools in your area are open, go to Directgov.
