Multiple UK outlets report that rail passengers are being urged to avoid non-essential travel during a period of extreme heat covered by a red warning. The BBC and The Guardian say passengers in the West Midlands are told not to travel except where journeys are essential, following the issuance of a red “extreme heat” alert. The guidance is linked to wider health concerns, with The Mirror reporting that the West Midlands is also covered by a red UKHSA health warning.
Across different regions and operators, services are affected by the heat. Network Rail and other rail announcements referenced by The Guardian and BBC indicate temporary timetable changes, and the Guardian also reports reduced services from Tuesday to Thursday. c2c and Transport for Wales news items cited in the Google News round-up mention altered schedules and guidance for travel to, from, or within areas affected by extreme heat.
The Times and other reports describe commuters being warned to avoid trains during parts of the same spell as a record heatwave develops, with some rail lines cancelling services in response to the conditions.
