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Tube & Rail · LondonSouthern trains cancelled this bank holiday weekend
Several Southern train services will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses between Saturday and Monday, August 29 to August 31, due to essential engineering works.
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Petrol prices hit four-year high ahead of bank holiday
The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, the highest since November 2022, as millions of drivers prepare for bank holiday travel. Diesel prices are also at a high of 183.4p a litre.
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Tube & Rail · GatwickGatwick travellers face rail disruption and busy roads this Bank Holiday
Travellers heading to Gatwick Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend should prepare for potential disruption. Engineering works will halt Gatwick Express services before 7am on Sunday, with further amended timetables affecting Southern and Thameslink services throughout the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday.
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M25 drivers face Bank Holiday traffic jams
Drivers heading out for the Bank Holiday weekend are warned of significant traffic, particularly on the M25. The RAC forecasts 20 million leisure car journeys nationwide, with Friday August 28 expected to see 4.1 million trips.
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Projects · LondonLondon's free events: August bank holiday weekend highlights
As the August bank holiday approaches, Londoners can enjoy a range of free events across the capital. Highlights include Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary, pop-up beaches, and museum exhibitions.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonNotting Hill Carnival road closures and station changes announced
Notting Hill Carnival will mark its 60th anniversary this bank holiday weekend with extensive road closures and changes to public transport. Ladbroke Grove station will be shut, and several other stations will have entry restrictions.
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Bank Holiday engineering works to disrupt Tube, Overground, DLR and Tram services
Significant engineering works are scheduled across London's transport network between August 24 and August 31. Passengers should expect service disruptions on the Northern, Piccadilly, DLR, Windrush lines, and London Trams.
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