Delays and cancellations hit bank holiday getaway travel as Storm Lilian lands
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.
It’s going to be an eventful Friday for travel after train cancellations and delays due to a fallen tree between Rainham and Sittingbourne, Gatwick Express to the airport, and disruption on the London Overground service between Stratford and Clapham Junction and Richmond.
Elsewhere, British Airways cancelled flights at Heathrow Airport after airport traffic control restrictions due to bad weather.
Roads are set to be busy despite the windy weather as 3.2 million car journeys are predicted for today alone, according to the RAC.