Rail bosses are telling passengers in England and Wales to stay away from train services if the record-breaking temperatures forecast from Monday July 18 materialise — and only to travel if absolutely necessary.
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat in the east of England, the Midlands and parts of the North West on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to reach as high as 40°C in some areas, including London. An amber warning is in place across the rest of England, Wales and some parts of southern Scotland.
The temperatures will mean speed restrictions on railway lines to ensure the safe running of trains. The impact on services will vary by region, but journeys will take longer, with cancellations highly likely, plus delays and last-minute alterations, say chiefs at Network Rail, the body responsible for the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland and Wales.
