Train companies urge people not to travel during heatwave

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Operators have said they will be running a slower service on Monday and Tuesday

As the UK's first red extreme heat warning comes into force, more than a dozen train companies are urging Britons not to travel.

Cancellations are also in place as temperatures are predicted to soar to highs of 38C and 40C in some parts of England. Amber and red extreme heat warnings have been implemented across the nation for the duration. Chief operating officer of Transport for London, Andy Lord, said London’s rail network would also be running a reduced service on Monday and Tuesday.

Some local authorities have sent out the gritters to put sand on roads to try to prevent the road surface from melting, the association said.

 

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