Travel chaos hits bank holiday getaway
Updated on 01 May 2009
The UK rail network faces major disruption this bank holiday weekend.
Train companies are being asked to use replacement buses as a last resort, but train operators say there are higher costs involved in using alternative train routes.
According to the Royal Automobile Club, around 11 million Britons will take to the roads over the bank holiday weekend, with all weekend routes busy later on Friday according to the RAC.
On the railways, passengers face travel difficulties on many lines as Network Rail (NR) carries out extensive engineering work.
On the London Underground, only four Tube lines will run normal services this weekend. Two lines, Victoria and Waterloo & City, will close completely, while there will be part-closures on five others.
Those staying at home can expect some reasonable weather over the holiday period, at least in the southern half of the country.
