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Rail delays expected over Easter Rail delays expected over Easter
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Disruption is expected on the UK train network over the Easter weekend as Network Rail carries out major works on most of the key routes.Disruption is expected on the UK train network over the Easter weekend as Network Rail carries out major works on most of the key routes.
The main projects are on the East Coast mainline and the West Coast mainline, where work over-ran at New Year.The main projects are on the East Coast mainline and the West Coast mainline, where work over-ran at New Year.
But Network Rail says information about the changes will be readily available and is promising to deliver the improvements on time. But Network Rail says information about changes to services will be readily available and is promising to deliver the improvements on time.
Extensive roadworks are also expected to lead to traffic problems.Extensive roadworks are also expected to lead to traffic problems.
Roadworks suspendedRoadworks suspended
More than 30 rail projects are to be carried out over the Easter holiday, with 6,000 people working around 300,000 man-hours, laying new track, repairing bridges and updating signalling systems.More than 30 rail projects are to be carried out over the Easter holiday, with 6,000 people working around 300,000 man-hours, laying new track, repairing bridges and updating signalling systems.
Network Rail was fined a record £14m by the Office of Rail Regulation after engineering work over-ran on stretch of track near Rugby, causing delays for thousands of people over New Year.Network Rail was fined a record £14m by the Office of Rail Regulation after engineering work over-ran on stretch of track near Rugby, causing delays for thousands of people over New Year.
MOTORWAYS Planned Roadworks: M25 Junction 1-3 nr DartfordM27 Junction 3-4 nr Southampton and Junction 11-12 Fareham to GosportM1 Junction 1-3 nr London, Junction 6a-10 nr Hemel Hempstead, Junction 25-28 nr NottinghamM4 Junction 5-7 nr Slough, Junction 13 roundabout nr ChieveleyM11 Junction 5-6 nr Theydon BoisM42 Junction 8a -7 and M6 Junction 4a link nr Water OrtonM69 Junction 1-2 nr Hinckley For more detailed information see AA RoadwatchRAC Traffic newsBBC Travel news The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sitesMOTORWAYS Planned Roadworks: M25 Junction 1-3 nr DartfordM27 Junction 3-4 nr Southampton and Junction 11-12 Fareham to GosportM1 Junction 1-3 nr London, Junction 6a-10 nr Hemel Hempstead, Junction 25-28 nr NottinghamM4 Junction 5-7 nr Slough, Junction 13 roundabout nr ChieveleyM11 Junction 5-6 nr Theydon BoisM42 Junction 8a -7 and M6 Junction 4a link nr Water OrtonM69 Junction 1-2 nr Hinckley For more detailed information see AA RoadwatchRAC Traffic newsBBC Travel news The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
The company said lessons had been learned from the disruption and there will be minimum inconvenience to passengers this Easter.The company said lessons had been learned from the disruption and there will be minimum inconvenience to passengers this Easter.
But it is advising passengers to double check their travel plans before setting out.But it is advising passengers to double check their travel plans before setting out.
Edward Funnel from the Association of Train Operating Companies said the work was being carried out while fewer people than normal would be using services.
He said: "You have got four clear days to get to grip with the network and do some big serious work to improve the network, signals, new track and so on."
On other forms of transport, two million people are expected to pass through British airports this weekend, peaking on Good Friday.On other forms of transport, two million people are expected to pass through British airports this weekend, peaking on Good Friday.
The Highways Agency said two-thirds of roadworks have been removed from England's motorways and major A roads to ease congestion.The Highways Agency said two-thirds of roadworks have been removed from England's motorways and major A roads to ease congestion.
A total of 38 sets of roadworks have been completed and a further 47 are suspended until midnight on Monday 24 March.A total of 38 sets of roadworks have been completed and a further 47 are suspended until midnight on Monday 24 March.
However, roadworks are still affecting the M1, M4, M5, M6, M11, M25, M42, M48, M55, M56, M57, M60, M62, M65, M69 and many A roads.However, roadworks are still affecting the M1, M4, M5, M6, M11, M25, M42, M48, M55, M56, M57, M60, M62, M65, M69 and many A roads.
The AA said 6.5 million cars were expected on the roads over the weekend.The AA said 6.5 million cars were expected on the roads over the weekend.
The RAC said a predicted cold snap could add to travel problems, with snow and icy conditions forecast for Scotland and some parts of north-east and east England.The RAC said a predicted cold snap could add to travel problems, with snow and icy conditions forecast for Scotland and some parts of north-east and east England.
Eurostar said it was carrying a record 160,000 rail travellers through the Channel Tunnel over Easter.Eurostar said it was carrying a record 160,000 rail travellers through the Channel Tunnel over Easter.
On the London Tube, the Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines are affected by engineering works.On the London Tube, the Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines are affected by engineering works.