Dozens of rail services have been cancelled or delayed following damage caused by record temperatures.
20 July 2022
High temperatures have brought severe disruption to rail services.
Dozens of trains were cancelled or delayed across England on Wednesday morning because of problems caused by the extreme heat.
Temperatures hit 40C on Tuesday, the hottest on record in the UK, causing damage to overhead wires, tracks, and signalling systems.
National Rail has told customers to check before setting off on their journeys and to only travel if absolutely necessary.
It said on its website: “A huge amount of work has been completed overnight to fix problems with the track and overhead wires caused by the heat yesterday.
“Network Rail teams are continuing to work tirelessly to make the repairs so we can get services back up and running for passengers but there is still disruption to services throughout the day. So, for anyone travelling today, please take time to check before you travel.”
