LNER advises against travel as Wakefield temperatures set to hit 35C
LNER has advised passengers against travelling on Wednesday and Thursday due to a rare red weather warning for extreme heat.
The rail firm said: “Following the issue of a rare red weather warning, LNER is advising customers travelling throughout this week to check before they travel and strongly recommends customers booked to travel on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 do not travel.”
It went on to say: “For safety reasons, Network Rail may need to introduce speed restrictions in certain parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday increasing journey times and resulting in LNER reducing the number of services across both days.
Temperatures in Wakefield are forecast to hit up to 35°C this week, with an amber heat warning coming into force for Yorkshire and the Humber at midnight on Wednesday until noon on Thursday.
"Customers are strongly encouraged to travel on alternative, cooler dates where a more regular service is expected to operate,” LNER said.
Those who do travel by rail this week are also advised to check before they travel, as the hot weather will lead to short-notice changes to train services.
Customers with tickets for Wednesday and Thursday can use them to travel on LNER services up to and including Tuesday, June 30, at no extra cost or claim a full refund from their point of purchase if they prefer not to travel.
Any customers travelling on an alternative service are strongly encouraged to make a new seat reservation, for free, via the LNER website or app.
Throughout this week, all customers are urged to check their journeys before travelling, as the hot weather will lead to short notice changes to train services.
For the latest information, including top tips for a safe and comfortable journey, customers should visit www.lner.co.uk/travel-information/travel-updates/