Thousands on the move as big rush begins

PLANES, trains and automobiles and even the odd sleigh will be pressed into action over the next 48 hours as thousands of people travel home for the Christmas holidays.

Today is likely to prove one of the busiest days on the nation’s roads with traffic delays forecast on major national routes and in towns and cities as people get in some last minute Christmas shopping before travelling home.

Extra bus and rail services are being laid on this weekend to cater for the large number of people on the move over Christmas.