Winter Fury: Travel Chaos Grips UK as Storm Hits

The UK and Ireland experienced severe travel disruption as the first major winter storm of the season brought high winds and heavy rain. Thousands of travellers found themselves stranded or facing significant delays. Airlines such as Aer Lingus and British Airways cancelled dozens of flights, with some aircraft diverting or returning to their origin airports due to the challenging weather conditions.

Ferry services across the Irish Sea were largely cancelled, with major operators like P&O Ferries and Stena Line ceasing daytime crossings. Rail passengers also faced substantial delays and cancellations, particularly on the West Coast Main Line. Network Rail implemented speed restrictions, leading to a reduced timetable and longer journey times.

The Met Office issued yellow and amber weather warnings for wind and rain, affecting large parts of Scotland and other regions. These warnings signaled that disruption to travel services, including further ferry cancellations, was expected to continue into Wednesday.