UK rail passengers are advised to travel only if essential as extreme heat up to 40C is forecast. Speed restrictions, delays, and cancellations are expected, with Chiltern Railways cancelling over half its services. Network Rail warns of buckling rails and system failures.
Extreme heat forecast to reach 37-40C across Britain will disrupt rail services. Network Rail advises against non-essential travel on Wednesday and Thursday, with speed restrictions and potential cancellations expected. Chiltern Railways has already cut over half its services.
UK rail passengers are advised to travel only if "absolutely essential" as extreme heat up to 40C is forecast. Speed restrictions, cancellations, and potential line closures are expected, with services between London and major cities like Birmingham and Manchester particularly affected. Network Rail and train operators urge checks before travel and recommend avoiding journeys on Wednesday and Thursday.
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A collision between two trains on the Bedford-Luton line has killed one driver and injured 100 people, causing major disruption expected to last at least a week. Investigations are ongoing into the "tragic, isolated incident."
A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns Network Rail.
Trains have been cancelled and delayed, but Network Rail says services are now returning to normal.
Trains have been cancelled and delayed, but Network Rail says services are now returning to normal.
