Investment in Isles of Scilly travel links
Several million pounds is being invested to ensure vital sea and air links to the Isles of Scilly are maintained.
Brittany Ferries dispute disrupts passengers
Brittany Ferries is trying to resolve a dispute, which has left hundreds of passengers stranded, after French workers take action
Some Dorset car parks axe charges to entice visitors
Some Park and Ride's in Dorset will be free today and tomorrow in a bid to get more visitors to Weymouth and Portland during the Olympics.
Live updates
TRAINS: Normal service resumed on South West Trains
South West Trains says normal service has resumed between
- Yeovil Junction and London Waterloo
- Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo
- Salisbury and London Waterloo
It follows earlier over-running engineering work at Wimbledon
TRAINS: Delays between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury
South West Trains is reporting delays of up to 30 minutes between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury because of a signalling problem.
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A361 closed on Somerset Levels
The A361 on the Somerset Levels has been closed between East Lyng and Burrowbridge because of rising water on the road.
Following an inspection earlier today (Mon), Somerset County Council decided to close it.
Diverted traffic should use the A38 or A39.
ROADS: A39 Carhampton, Somerset
The A39 is closed in both directions due to flooding between the B3191 Vicarage Road / Hill Lane (Blue Anchor Turn Off, Carhampton) and Monksway (Washford).
It's affecting traffic between Minehead and Williton. Traffic is very busy on the diversion routes.
Train evacuated due to fire
A train was evacuated at Upwey train station this morning after a fire in one of the carriages.
– Dorset Fire and Rescue Service spokespersonTwo crews from Weymouth attended Upwey rail station, Weymouth, just after 6am this morning following a 999 call to reports of smoke coming from the underside of one of the passenger carriages. All passengers, approximately 20, were evacuated from the train while DFRS and railway staff, (who had used extinguishers on the fire before the arrival of firecrews) dealt with the fire. The train has now been removed from the platform area while crews and rail staff investigate further.
Drivers and passengers forced to stay in village hall
Drivers and passengers became stranded around 1am on the A39 between Bridgwater and Williton in Somerset when a build up of snow and fallen tress blocked their path.
Avon and Somerset Police transported the men and women by four-by-fours to a local fire station in the village of Nether Stowey to serve hot drinks to the group. A local councillor, was able to provide a key to open the village hall where the stranded motorists spent the night.
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ROADS: A358 & A359 in Somerset
Somerset County Council has closed the A359 between Queen Camel and Mudford due to flooding.
The road will be closed through the night and a decision on whether to re-open it will be made in the morning.
There has also been a significant oil spill on the A358, from Chard to the county boundary, which Somerset Highways is cleaning. The road is open but all drivers should be extremely careful in the area being cleaned.
Somerset - flooding on the A37
In Somerset, there are reports of flooding and an accident on the A37 at Ilchester Road, around Coppits Hill Lane.
RAIL: Delays after person hit by train at Paddington
There are delays and cancellations on First Great Western services between London Paddington and Reading after a person was hit by a train. Some lines are blocked and other trains could be cancelled while emergency crews are on site.
It could add 30 minutes to journeys and will affect travel times to and from the westcountry.
TRAINS: 30 min delays between Plymouth & Birmingham New Street
There are delays of up to 30 minutes on CrossCountry and First Great Western services between Plymouth and Birmingham. It is due to safety checks of the line being made at Yatton. It is not known when normal service will resume.