The Independent

Travel chaos expected to continue for Christmas getaways

Source: PA Wire

Christmas getaway chaos is expected to continue on Friday as the backlog from the suspension of cross-Channel rail services begins to clear and the weather remains unsettled.

An unexpected strike by Eurotunnel French site staff on Thursday led to widespread disruption, before it came to end in the evening – with trade union representatives reaching an agreement with management.

The industrial action affected – which operates passenger services to and from London St Pancras – and , which runs vehicle-carrying trains to and from Folkestone.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Independent

The Independent2 min read
Mother Of Manchester Arena Attack Victim To End 200-mile Walk At Downing St
The mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim is set to arrive at Downing Street to conclude a 200-mile walk from the spot where her son died as part of a campaign for new terror legislation. Figen Murray, the mother of Martyn Hett, set off from th
The Independent3 min read
More Heavy Rain Could Pose Danger To Life After Person Dies In Mudslide
More heavy rain could cause a danger to life and travel disruption after a person died in a mudslide on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned. Showers will continue to batter parts of the UK as yellow and amber warnings for rain remain in place across
The Independent2 min readCrime & Violence
Second-grade Teacher Arrested For Keeping Drugs In Classroom And Being High On School Property
A second-grade teacher and her husband were arrested after they were suspected of being under the influence of narcotics on school property, with authorities later revealing a stash of drugs in her classroom. Candyce Leigh Carter, 35, was spotted on

Related Books & Audiobooks