Cold weather in Europe continues to disrupt rail and road transport, BBC News reports.
Last night in the UK was the coldest in the last year. A weather warning is in effect for many parts of the country. snowfall and icy roads. This particularly affects Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and most of England, including London.
It is reported that severe weather will impact travel on some motorways and railways, resulting in longer than usual travel times. All train passengers are advised to check with rail operators for up-to-date information regarding schedule changes. The London Heathrow Airport press service reports that most flights are operating as scheduled, but advises passengers to check their schedule before traveling.
In Frankfurt, Germany, over 300 flights were canceled yesterday. In France, a ferry with over 300 passengers on board was stuck at the port of Calais. In the Netherlands, operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are returning to normal, but passengers may still face flight delays or cancellations. In Sweden, meteorologists are warning of impending snowfall in the south of the country, and drivers are urged to exercise caution on the roads.
Numerous disruptions to the Italian rail network heading towards Northern Europe are expected to continue this week. Maritime transport in the Gulf of Naples has been suspended: all scheduled services from Naples and Sorrento to Capri, Ischia, and Procida were suspended as of the morning of Tuesday, December 12. Ferry service between Sardinia and Corsica has also been interrupted.
Source: news.turizm.ru