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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Easter Monday set to bring widespread disruption for travellers

Train passengers face disruption with Network Rail continuing Easter engineering work - (Joe Giddens/PA)

Easter Monday is likely to be the busiest day of the year so far for travel from abroad to the UK. With many schools going back tomorrow, upwards of half a million people are on their way home from holidays in Europe and beyond.

Ferry passengers sailing from northern France to Dover could encounter long waits for French and British border control. Within the UK, long queues are expected on some motorways, and key rail lines are also disrupted – both because of planned engineering work and emergency repairs.

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