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Air and rail delays for commuters 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.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.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.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.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.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. The company said it had experienced radio communication problems which have since been fixed, but 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." "We remind passengers that they can use rail tickets on bus services. We apologise for the inconvenience caused," a spokesman said.
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.