Rail passengers told to only travel if essential amid red extreme heat warning
Summary
Rail passengers in Britain are advised to travel only if absolutely necessary due to a red extreme heat warning with temperatures up to 40°C expected. Train services, especially long-distance routes from London, are likely to face delays, cancellations, and no replacement buses during this period.Key Facts
- Temperatures up to 40°C are forecast in southern England and Wales over three days.
- Intercity trains from London Euston to cities like Birmingham and Manchester will be heavily affected.
- Chiltern Railways has cancelled over half of its usual trains in advance of the heatwave.
- Network Rail will impose speed limits on trains to avoid rail damage from heat expansion.
- No replacement bus services will be provided during rail disruptions.
- The heatwave’s impact comes amid ongoing disruptions after a fatal train crash near Bedford.
- Passengers are urged to check train status before travel and carry water due to hot conditions.
- Some train companies allow tickets for affected days to be used on a later date.
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