severe transport disruptions

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. A situation in which transportation systems (such as roads, railways, airways, or public transit) experience significant interruptions, delays, or closures that severely impact the movement of people and goods.; Major logistical failures or service breakdowns within a transport network caused by events such as strikes, natural disasters, technical faults, or extreme weather conditions.

💬 Examples

  1. Commuters faced severe transport disruptions due to the unexpected snowstorm that paralyzed the city's infrastructure.

  2. The airline industry is currently dealing with severe transport disruptions following the widespread IT outage at major hubs.