Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMillions of travellers in the UK face significant disruption over the upcoming bank holiday weekend and half-term holiday, from Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May. Rail services will be severely impacted by a TSSA union strike on 22-23 May, leading to widespread cancellations on West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway. Extensive Network Rail engineering works will close key intercity lines, including sections of the East Coast Main Line and the Great Western Railway's Severn Tunnel, causing diversions and extended journey times. Roads are predicted to experience peak congestion, particularly on Friday afternoon, with routes to coastal resorts, national parks, and Premier League venues expected to be heavily affected. The Port of Dover anticipates its busiest May half-term in years, with potential delays due to the shaky rollout of the EU entry-exit system, while Friday 22 May is projected as the busiest day for UK flight departures. In fullTrain strikes and EU entry-exit delays spark fears of bank holiday travel chaosThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why there could be bank holiday travel chaos for Brits this weekend
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMillions of travellers in the UK face significant disruption over the upcoming bank holiday weekend and half-term holiday, from Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May. Rail services will be severely impacted by a TSSA union strike on 22-23 May, leading to widespread cancellations on West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway. Extensive Network Rail engineering works will close key intercity lines, including sections of the East Coast Main Line and the Great Western Railway's Severn Tunnel, causing diversions and extended journey times. Roads are predicted to experience peak congestion, particularly on Friday afternoon, with routes to coastal resorts, national parks, and Premier League venues expected to be heavily affected. The Port of Dover anticipates its busiest May half-term in years, with potential delays due to the shaky rollout of the EU entry-exit system, while Friday 22 May is projected as the busiest day for UK flight departures. In fullTrain strikes and EU entry-exit delays spark fears of bank holiday travel chaosThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
