Rail passengers told to only travel if essential amid red extreme heat warning

Network Rail tells people to check if train services are running, and it is expected impose speed restrictions Rail passengers have been told to only attempt to travel if essential...

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent · The Guardian World

Network Rail tells people to check if train services are running, and it is expected impose speed restrictions Rail passengers have been told to only attempt to travel if essential and check trains are running, with extreme heat expected to disrupt services around Britain. Temperatures are forecast to rise to 37C across most of southern England and Wales over the next three days, and potentially to 40C in the most affected areas. Continue reading...