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North West rail travel warning as extreme heat arrives
Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.
Travel in the west during extreme heat amid rare Met Office red weather warning
Essential travel only on Wednesday and Thursday into, through, or out of the red warning area.
Scotland’s railway gets ready for rising temperatures
Scotland’s railway is preparing for hot weather this week, with highs of up to 32°C expected, potentially setting a new June record.
West Midlands passengers warned about reduced services during extreme heat
Passengers across the West Midlands and Chiltern network have been advised that train timetables will be reduced due to extremely hot weather.
London Euston passengers warned about reduced services during extreme heat
Passengers travelling to and from London Euston have been advised that train timetables will be reduced ahead of extremely hot weather.
Rail passengers travelling to, from, or within extreme heat zones urged to only travel if absolutely necessary during record heatwave
Passengers are being urged to only take essential train journeys to, from or within areas affected by extreme heat – as record June temperatures hit.
Media statement: Bedford collision - Network Rail and East Midlands Railway provide update and footage
Network Rail and East Midlands Railway have provided an update from the the scene of the collision in Bedford, with footage available for media.
Bedford train collision – site photos for media
Photo download link: https://we.tl/t-xfy9ShPOSvqVKi5B