UK, Ireland Rail Upgrades and Taipei Metro Disruption

Rail passengers in the UK and Ireland are facing major disruptions in August due to planned engineering works. In West Yorkshire, the Transpennine Route Upgrade will halt services between Manchester and Leeds over three weekends, affecting travel through Huddersfield with replacement buses provided. The £10.7 billion project involves track renewals, electrification, and bridge improvements, aiming for completion by 2036. In Ireland, all trains between Malahide and Dundalk will be suspended during the August Bank Holiday weekend for upgrades, with some replacement buses available. Separately, a malfunction on Taipei's Metro Wenhu Line temporarily disrupted service, but normal operations resumed within an hour and refunds were offered. Travelers are urged to check for updates and plan for longer journeys during these periods.