- Britain's rail network is facing widespread disruption and service cuts as the UK braces for a record-breaking heatwave this week.
- Operators are bracing for complications such as buckled rails, sagging overhead electric wires and lineside fires.
- Avanti West Coast has said it plans to operate a reduced timetable between Tuesday and Thursday, easing ticket restrictions in response.
- Chiltern Railways has axed over half of its services over those three days, warning passengers of “significant delays and very busy conditions.”
- Great Western Railway has asked passengers to undertake “essential travel only” on Wednesday and Thursday, while flooding has caused severe delays on the Elizabeth line.
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