Swan on DLR tracks causes rush-hour delays in east London
The DLR was suspended between Bow Church and Stratford on Monday morning after a swan was found on the tracks at Pudding Mill Lane, causing severe delays.
Category : Transport
Greater Manchester motorway closures this week: full list (24.08.2026)
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on the M6, M60, M62, M56, M61 and A34 from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 August.
M60 traffic halted after serious crash between junctions 16 and 17
All traffic is held on the clockwise M60 between junctions 16 and 17 after a serious crash, with long queues building and heavy traffic shown on camera footage.
CrossCountry to run full service after power cut cancellations
CrossCountry will run a full service on Monday after a power cut caused major cancellations across its network over the weekend, with a very limited number of trains from around 6pm on Sunday.
Drivers told to avoid M5, M1 and M25 for 'frantic Friday'
Drivers face the busiest August bank holiday on roads in over a decade, with 20 million leisure trips expected. The RAC warns of a 'frantic Friday' with 4.1 million getaway journeys predicted.
Top 10 worst UK motorways: M25 tops 'dangerous' poll
The M25 tops a poll of 13,775 UK motorists as the worst motorway, with the M42 and M60 also ranking high for driver frustration.
Queensway Tunnel to close for four nights of maintenance
The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel will close overnight on four consecutive dates from 31 August for essential maintenance, with the Kingsway Tunnel remaining open.
A56 closed overnight after car fire for resurfacing
The A56 southbound in Lancashire is closed throughout the night for emergency resurfacing after a car fire, National Highways said.
Burnham urged to improve bus links as workers reject jobs
One in seven bus users have turned down or quit a job due to poor transport, and 66% of business leaders say connectivity limits hiring, a Metroline study finds.
North East roadworks and closures: full list for Aug 24 week
Drivers in the North East face multiple road closures and temporary traffic lights this week, from August 24, with works on key routes including the A167 Tyne Bridge and A194 Leam Lane.
CrossCountry full service Monday after power cut
CrossCountry says it will run a full train service on Monday after Sunday's power cut caused major disruption, with limited services from 6pm today.
CrossCountry aims for full service Monday after power cut
CrossCountry expects to run a full service on Monday after a power cut caused widespread cancellations, with limited trains from 6pm Sunday.
First Bus bans under-15s from travelling alone after 6pm in Stoke
First Bus has banned children under 15 from travelling alone on services to and from Hanley Bus Station after 6pm, following a surge in anti-social behaviour incidents in Stoke-on-Trent.
CrossCountry expects full service Monday after power cut
CrossCountry plans a full service on Monday after a power cut caused major cancellations. Limited trains run from 6pm Sunday, with recovery efforts ongoing.
CrossCountry expects full service return after power cut
CrossCountry will run a full service on Monday after a power cut caused major cancellations, with limited trains from 6pm Sunday.
First Bus bans under-16s alone after 6pm in Stoke-on-Trent
First Bus has banned under-16s from travelling alone after 6pm in Stoke-on-Trent following antisocial behaviour incidents since a free travel scheme began.
CrossCountry cancels almost all trains after power cut
CrossCountry has cancelled almost all rail services in Great Britain after a power cut in Birmingham hit its control centre on Sunday, with most routes suspended until further notice.
TUI flight issues mayday above UK with fuel running low
A TUI flight from Cape Verde declared an emergency and diverted to East Midlands Airport after fuel ran low while holding over the Peak District following a security breach at Manchester Airport.
CrossCountry cancels almost all trains after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry has cancelled almost all train services on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham affected its control centre, disrupting routes across the UK.
London bus strikes to resume next week after deal rejected
More than 1,500 London bus drivers will resume strikes on Tuesday, August 25 over sweltering cab conditions after rejecting an Arriva deal.
New number plate rules: £1,000 fine and MOT failure risk
Motorists face a £1,000 fine and MOT failure for breaking new number plate rules launching September 1, with '76' designs arriving. Plates must meet strict specifications.
Power cut wipes out CrossCountry services in Scotland
A power cut at CrossCountry’s control centre has forced the withdrawal of services across almost its entire network, including routes linking Scotland with England, until further notice.
Cross Country trains cancelled after Birmingham power cut
Almost all Cross Country train services are cancelled today after a major power cut in Birmingham city centre affected the operator's control centre, disrupting routes to Edinburgh, Sheffield, Manchester and more.
CrossCountry cancels almost all services after power cut
Almost all CrossCountry services are cancelled today after a power cut hit its Birmingham control centre, including Manchester Piccadilly routes.
CrossCountry Power Cut Sparks Major Sunday Train Disruption
CrossCountry Trains warns of significant disruption on Sunday after a power cut hit its control centre, withdrawing services across almost all routes until further notice.
Train cancellations in Wales after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry rail services are severely disrupted on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham knocked out systems at the operator's control centre, affecting Cardiff and south east Wales routes.
Free EV charging at RHS Garden Wisley Aug 24-28
RHS Garden Wisley's new RAW Charging hub offers free EV charging from August 24-28, 2026, featuring 32 bays including rapid chargers.
Charing Cross and Waterloo East close again for rail works
London's Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations have closed again today for follow-up engineering work, days after reopening from a 22-day, £20m upgrade. Trains are diverted, and passengers can use the Tube at no extra cost.
Metro services resume after Tyne and Wear suspension
Tyne and Wear Metro services resumed after nearly an hour-long suspension between Pelaw and South Shields following a train hitting an object on the tracks on Saturday evening.
Train chaos after person hit by train near Freshfield station
A person was hit by a train at Freshfield station this morning, causing Merseyrail suspensions between Hillside and Hall Road. Services gradually returned to normal by around 1pm.
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