Flood updates: Worst storms in 20 years to continue across West…
The South West and south Wales have borne the worst of the storms and flooding to have hit the UK in the past week, but there is more to come.
After what experts say is the worst period of storms for 20 years, the ground remains saturated and tides high – though down from spring peak that saw the Severn valley and coastal areas inundated.
The Environment Agency has issued 96 flood warnings throughout England and Wales urging people to take immediate action, while a further 244 areas are on…
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West Country traffic, travel and rail
West Country traffic, travel and rail
The major routes in the region remain clear, though with warnings of high winds, drivers are urged to take care.
Roads remain closed on the Somerset coast in Minehead, Blue Anchor and Burnham-on-sea, as well as Avon Crescent, Hotwells, due to forecast flooding.
Travellers on the M48 Severn Bridge are reduced to 40mph due to high winds.
Roads across Somerset are flooded, notably the A361 at Burrowbridge and the A372 between Othery and Aller.
In Monmouthshire, the A466 will be closed at…
Rail fares: Government will be making a 'profit from passengers'…
Rail fares: Government will be making a 'profit from passengers'…
Rail fares are rising so fast that by 2018 the Government will be making “a profit from passengers”, according to a report commissioned by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT).
By 2018, fares revenue will cover 103 per cent of the operating costs of the railways, up from 80 per cent in 2009, said the report by consultants Credo.
It added that by 2018 the Government’s share of funding the railways will have fallen to just 20 per cent, down from 38 per cent in 2009.
The report also said that…
Rail fares: Government will be making a 'profit from passengers'…
Rail fares: Government will be making a 'profit from passengers'…
Rail fares are rising so fast that by 2018 the Government will be making “a profit from passengers”, according to a report commissioned by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT).
By 2018, fares revenue will cover 103 per cent of the operating costs of the railways, up from 80 per cent in 2009, said the report by consultants Credo.
It added that by 2018 the Government’s share of funding the railways will have fallen to just 20 per cent, down from 38 per cent in 2009.
The report also said that…