United Kingdom: Service to resume at Nottingham train station Jan. 13 /update 1

Event

Authorities have announced that most train service at Nottingham railway station will resume as of 04:30 (local time) on Saturday, January 13, after a large fire destroyed portions of the terminal. However, significant crowding and some delays should be anticipated throughout the coming days due to damaged facilities.

Context

A large fire was reported at Nottingham railway station on the morning of January 12. The fire, allegedly an act of arson, destroyed several areas of the station. Nottingham station is the principal railway station serving the Greater Nottingham metropolitan area, serving almost 7.5 million passengers each year.

Advice

Travelers in the Nottingham area are advised to expect potential rail disruptions, confirm timetables, and consider making arrangements for alternative means of transportation should disruptions persist.