Valentin Walch News Today

Motorists are advised to avoid travelling before 11am or after 6pm to reduce the chance of being stuck in long queues as an estimated 13.5 million people are set to hit the roads this weekend.

Southeastern reported major disruption on various routes due to a shortage of train crew, with no service on the Sheerness Line in Kent for the whole day after 10am this morning.

At least 13 train firms have cancelled services today. The cancellations have impacted commuters in London and across the nation with rail operators blaming staff shortages for the disruptions.

Exasperated drivers said they were stuck in queues at Dover for more than six hours on Friday as travellers faced further disruption on planned Christmas getaways.