Rail passengers to be told to only travel if essential in heatwave
Rail passengers across Britain are advised to travel only if essential due to an extreme heat warning expected to push temperatures to 40C. Chiltern Railways has cancelled over half its services, anticipating widespread disruptions. Network Rail plans to impose speed restrictions to ensure safety, echoing measures taken during last year's record heatwave.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 16:54 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 17:00 UTC
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