Hot weather will impact East Midlands Railway services on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August: only travel if essential on Thursday 

Route(s) affected

Across the East Midlands Railway network

Description

The Met Office are forecasting that temperatures will be above average for the time of year this week, with another heatwave anticipated across England and Wales.

Some areas, particularly in southern England and Wales, may see temperatures peaking as high as 38°C midweek. An amber weather warning is in place for extreme heat across parts of central England for Thursday.

This will disrupt routes operated by East Midlands Railway.

Please check before you travel and allow more time for your journey.

On Thursday 13 August, East Midlands Railway are advising you only travel if essential.

Whilst it is not in relation to the period of hot weather, please note East Midlands Railway are operating a temporary reduced timetable on their Intercity route.

Wednesday 12 August:

Liverpool Lime Street - Nottingham - Norwich

Services between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich will run between Sheffield and Norwich only.

To help you complete your journey between Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield, you can use your ticket on the following alternatives at no extra cost:

• Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield

• TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield

You are strongly recommended to travel before 12:00 where temperatures are expected to be cooler.

Thursday 13 August:

East Midlands Railway are advising that unless your journey is essential, you should not attempt to travel.

Liverpool Lime Street - Nottingham - Norwich

Services between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich will run between Sheffield and Norwich only.

To help you complete your journey between Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield, you can use your ticket on the following alternatives at no extra cost:

• Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield

• TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield

Nottingham - Leicester

Nottingham to Leicester regional stopping services will be withdrawn from 12:00.

Worksop - Mansfield - Nottingham

Worksop to Nottingham route will be withdrawn from 12:00.

Advice if you are travelling in the hot weather:

The forecast weather may cause trains to be disrupted. Heat can cause overhead lines to expand and sag, line-side fires and also rails to buckle. Speed restrictions may be in place which can cause delays and cancellations.

Please also carry water with you - you can find water refill stations at all Network Rail managed stations and at some other larger stations.

If you feel unwell at the station, please don't board a train, please seek assistance from station staff or use the help point.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey for Wednesday 12 August using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. For journeys on Thursday 13 August, please check back later.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.