A rail strike in France on December 23, 2025 has cut Christmas getaway services on Intercités, TER, and some TGV routes, causing packed platforms, last-minute cancellations, and long delays as passengers scramble for alternatives.
Germany’s rail network faced renewed disruption on Tuesday, December 23, as signal failures and infrastructure bottlenecks triggered widespread delays and partial cancellations during the peak holiday rush, underscoring strain on Deutsche Bahn’s aging, capacity-constrained system.
Strong gales over the Baltic and North Sea on December 23 disrupted key ferry routes between Germany, Denmark and the North Frisian islands, causing cancellations, long delays and knock‑on impacts for holiday travelers and freight supply chains across northern Europe.
Northeast U.S. air travel faces renewed disruption on Wednesday, December 24, as a fast-moving winter storm brings snow, ice, and high winds to major hubs including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, prompting airlines to issue travel alerts and flexible rebooking waivers.
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