Rail passengers told to only travel if essential amid red extreme heat warning (opens original article in a new tab)

Rail passengers in Britain are advised to only travel if essential due to extreme heat warnings, with service disruptions expected as temperatures rise to 37C or higher. Network Rail and Chiltern Railways are implementing measures to manage heat-related risks, including speed restrictions and reduced services.

• Rail passengers advised to avoid non-essential travel due to extreme heat warnings
• Network Rail to impose speed restrictions and potential service cancellations
• Chiltern Railways cancels over half of its timetable to manage heat-related disruptions