Rail travel restrictions dropped as planes are grounded due to Middle East conflict
Train operators are offering alternate travel options as hundreds of people find their holidays suddenly cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Countless Brits are struggling this week as the conflict in the Middle East means popular holiday spots like Dubai are suddenly being shelled, and many people evacuated.
Flights are being grounded, as people preparing to travel to The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran are being advised to cancel plans.
Meanwhile, people already abroad are struggling to find the quickest way home to escape the conflict.
The Star has already spoken to a mother and daughter who witnessed bombs fall on Dubai yesterday (March 2), while many locals are fearing for their family’s safety.
So to help those who are quickly having to rearrange plans, both Northern Rail and TransPennine Express have announced that they will be removing travel restrictions on services from Manchester Airport.
This means that people who’ve already booked tickets from Manchester to Sheffield, but are having to make changes at the last minute, can board the next train and explain their situation to conductors.
A statement released by Northern Rail explains: “Ticket restrictions have been removed on Northern and TransPennine Express services for customers who have made rail journeys to Manchester Airport, or customers returning on earlier than scheduled flights from the region.
“All customers who have proof of affected travel to/from the Middle East will be able to travel on all Northern and TransPennine Express services regardless of whether they have a ticket booked. Our colleagues will provide the assistance you need to reach your destination.”