UK still in grip of snow
Heaviest snowfall in UK for 18 years moves northwards after causing travel chaos in London and south-east yesterday
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Commuters in, around and out of London face lengthy delays this evening as heavy snow causes severe disruption to the capital's transport network. |  |
Tuesday, 03, Feb 2009 07:20
The heaviest snowfall in the UK for almost two decades is causing continued disruption across the country.
As predicted the snow spent the day moving northwards after causing travel chaos in London and the south-east yesterday.
There were signs on Tuesday evening that the situation was returning to normal, with bus routes in the capital – completely cancelled on Monday – resuming and most London Underground lines operating with a good service.
The Highways Agency is still advising against any travel on the country's icy roads unless absolutely necessary, while suburban services into London remain seriously affected by the snow.
A severe weather warning from the Met Office remains in place for England, Wales and much of Scotland as the snow moves north, leaving severe disruption in its wake.
Weather warnings are expected to remain in place for sections of the country throughout the week, with more snow forecast up until Friday.
At least 6,000 schools remained closed today prompting criticism from some teachers and parents.
For air travellers the situation remains bleak, despite London City airport opening for business again. Significant delays are still expected at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick.
Yesterday the south-east was blanketed in more than 1ft of snow – the most seen in England for 18 years.
About a fifth of Britain's workforce was unable to get to work as a result, a fact which is thought to have cost the country's economy more than £1 billion.
Speaking on Monday, prime minister Gordon Brown said the government was "doing everything in its power" to restore the country's infrastructure to normal.