Hot weather is forecast across central and southern England until at least Thursday 9 July: advice if you are travelling 

Route(s) affected

Various across the National Rail network

Description

The Met Office are advising that temperatures today are expected to be above average for the time of year. Temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C in London and various areas of southern England, and will remain high well into the week.

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.

A visual disruption map video is available.

The following advice pages are currently active:

Please find below some specific information from train operators who are running a planned revised service today:

• Great Western Railway

Further information regarding the service being operated by other train operating companies will be published here as we receive it.

Advice for customers:

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

Further information can be found on the hot weather page.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

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