Transport networks across southeast England face severe disruption following a passenger train derailment near Wickford in Essex, occurring less than a day after a similar incident in East Sussex.

Persistent rain and high winds are causing travel disruption, power cuts, and potential structural damage across large portions of the UK.

Millions of travellers across the UK face disruption this August bank holiday due to a combination of industrial action, engineering works, and traffic. Rail services and major motorways are expected to see significant delays throughout the long weekend.

Network Rail has imposed emergency speed restrictions and service cuts across the UK as extreme heat threatens to warp tracks and damage overhead wires.