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Tim Peake (pictured), a British Army Air Corps officer who spent 185 days in space, went online to thank the Armed Forces for their 'superb job'.
Travel chaos is expected for thousands who are now forced to find alternative plans at short notice. Trains usually start running again on December 26 at a reduced rate.
Millions will hit the road for their festive getaway today in what could become a traffic nightmare, as the AA issues a severe traffic warning and shoppers are warned to avoid Christmas Eve trips.
These stunning pictures of Britain's biggest industrial dispute show how Middle England, including women and children, kept calm and carried on in the midst of chaos during the General Strike of 1926.
It comes following a year in which passengers have been plagued by regular disruption and cancellations of services due to rail strikes led by the RMT union.