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Air and rail delays for commuters | |
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The weather and technical problems have led to major disruption for people taking flights into Northern Ireland or travelling by train. | |
Radio problems have caused delays on all Northern Ireland train services, whilst the snow has meant flights from England may be late. | |
Northern Ireland escaped the worst of the snow but it affected high ground. | |
After heavy drifts were forecast for Northern Ireland, overnight gritting took place at a cost of £200,000. | |
Translink is currently unable to give any times for rail passengers. | |
In a statement, it said: "Due to radio communication problems, rail services are affected across the network. | In a statement, it said: "Due to radio communication problems, rail services are affected across the network. |
"Translink are working to fix the problem. We remind passengers that they can use rail tickets on bus services. We apologise for the inconvenience caused." | "Translink are working to fix the problem. We remind passengers that they can use rail tickets on bus services. We apologise for the inconvenience caused." |
George Best Belfast City Airport said Tuesday morning's departures to Leeds Bradford and Southampton were delayed. | George Best Belfast City Airport said Tuesday morning's departures to Leeds Bradford and Southampton were delayed. |
Dublin Airport reopened its runway after it was closed for a time on Monday so that snow could be cleared. | Dublin Airport reopened its runway after it was closed for a time on Monday so that snow could be cleared. |
London City airport remains closed, while Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports have been predicting a second day of "significant delays and cancellations". | London City airport remains closed, while Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports have been predicting a second day of "significant delays and cancellations". |
Flights at Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen are also at risk of disruption. | Flights at Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen are also at risk of disruption. |