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Train Passengers Told 'Do Not Travel' as Red Heat Warning Hits UK
National Rail said services will be heavily reduced, with refunds and ticket flexibility available for passengers who avoid travel.
- On Tuesday, National Rail and the Met Office issued a red heat warning for Wednesday and Thursday, urging passengers to avoid non-essential travel across the West Midlands and five additional regions as temperatures reach up to 38C.
- Network Rail deputy chief executive Jake Kelly said extreme heat forces safety-first measures as high temperatures threaten infrastructure like points and overhead wires, while the UK Health Security Agency issued red health alerts to protect vulnerable populations.
- Operators like Chiltern Railways and Avanti West Coast have implemented reduced timetables, with Chiltern axing over half its services to ensure safety; passengers face "significant disruption" on routes including Birmingham to London, while London Northwestern Railway also advised essential travel only.
- Passengers with tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday can use them on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at no extra cost, and many operators offer full refunds for those opting not to travel, while officials encourage carrying water on any journeys.
- Temperatures are forecast to remain high until at least Saturday, keeping the risk of further disruption elevated; commuters should check before traveling, as online journey planners may struggle to display accurate information due to the high volume of short-notice cancellations.
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