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Jul 23 – Trains from Manchester Piccadilly railway station suffered major disruption after a “massive” lightning strike hit the signalling system. “Staff at our control centre saw a large flash just outside their window,” said Martin Frobisher of Network Rail. “It damaged all of the signalling equipment and the station came to a standstill.” He […]

Jul 16, 2013 Tourists and visitors driving to Italy should fill up their tank prior to crossing the border into Italy starting this weekend. Gas stations along major freeways will be closed due to a nationwide strike. Gas stations on regular highways will be open, but long lines could be expected. Drivers should take up […]

On Sunday July 21 between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. landings at Brussels Airport will be impossible due to the aircraft flypast participating in the show in honour of the national holiday and the coronation of King Philippe. Based on the information available at this moment and the expected weather conditions there may be delays […]

Air traffic controllers have said they will join a July 16 general strike, but stop work for four hours (12 noon – 4 pm), not 24. The work stoppage is expected to cause great inconvenience to travelers and require changes in flight schedules. Reconfirm your flight with the airline if travelling in or out of […]

UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Korean Peninsula – UK citizens advised that Typhoon Soulik is forecast to affect parts of the Korean Peninsula with heavy rainfall from around today (07/13) onwards. The weather is expected to remain severe in the Peninsula until July 16 or 17 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea