Midlands train services cut amid extreme heat

WorldEnvironment
12 Aug 2026 • 8:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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Midlands train services cut amid extreme heat

  • East Midlands Railway and West Midlands Railway have reduced or suspended several rail services due to soaring temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across parts of England, with temperatures predicted to peak at up to 38C on Thursday.
  • East Midlands Railway has advised passengers to only travel if essential on Thursday and strongly recommended making necessary journeys before midday when temperatures are cooler.
  • Specific route changes include replacing trains with buses on parts of West Midlands Railway and cancelling several East Midlands Railway services around Nottingham from midday.
  • Passengers who experience delays of 15 minutes or more can claim compensation under the Delay Repay scheme.

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