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The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Train speed restrictions in place as Scotland braced for heatwave

Temperatures are expected to exceed 30C in some southern and central parts of Scotland

Insider UK

London to be hotter than the Sahara today in climate-changed fuelled heatwave, Met Office warns

LONDON is predicted to be hotter than the Caribbean, the Western Sahara and popular European holiday spots as temperatures soar.

The National (Scotland)

Rail passengers warned not to travel unless 'absolutely essential' and told to expect reduced service

"Expect a very reduced train service and delays"

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Train speed restrictions in place as Scotland swelters

Network Rail has put speed restrictions in place between 1pm and 8pm on Monday as temperatures look set to break records in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Can trains and trams run when it's too hot?

Rail passengers have been told to expect disruption due to the extreme heat

Manchester Evening News

Rail strikes to go ahead as ‘no-one’s coming to the table’, union leader says

General secretary Mick Whelan said Aslef has not put ‘an exact figure’ on the pay rise it is looking for.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers told only travel if necessary as temperatures soar during heatwave

Journeys will take longer, with cancellations highly likely, plus delays and last-minute alterations, warns Network Rail

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Britain’s railways not engineered to cope with heatwave, experts warn

Rail firms have advised passengers against travelling.

The Independent UK

Train timetables changed as UK braces for extreme weather amid heatwave

‘A summer heatwave can cause as many problems for the railway as a downpour’ – Network Rail

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast suspends ticket sales due to heatwave

Network Rail has also told passengers to expect disruption

Liverpool Echo

Train passengers told to only travel if necessary on Monday and Tuesday

Customers are also being advised to check for updates before they travel

Manchester Evening News

Heatwave travel chaos as Network Rail says don't use trains and TFL runs reduced service

A national emergency declared for next week has led to travel firms urging passengers to reconsider journeys as long delays are expected as a result of 40C temperatures

Daily Mirror

Lorry driver hit with penalty after Greenhill Road bridge crash

A lorry driver crashed into the infamous bridge this morning after misjudging the height of the vehicle.

Daily Record

Rail passengers urged to avoid train travel in extreme UK heatwave

Network Rail says safety restrictions will include slower trains amid possible buckled rails and trackside fires

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The Independent UK

‘Amended timetables and extended journey times’ on trains as UK braces for record temperatures

‘A summer heatwave can cause as many problems for the railway as a downpour’ – Network Rail

Evening Standard

Heatwave travel meltdown: Trains will be forced to go slower in London next week as temperature soars

Blanket speed limits will be put in place on tracks across London and the south-east on Monday and Tuesday

Wales Online

When are the next UK train strike dates and which services will be affected?

A guide to help you avoid the travel chaos this summer

The Independent UK

August train strikes set to hit one of summer’s busiest weekends

‘Interests of passengers and our staff are taking second place to the union’s bosses’ political campaign’ – Andrew Haines, CEO, Network Rail

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Manchester Evening News

How July and August train strikes will affect events in Greater Manchester

Drivers for Greater Manchester rail operators could strike in the coming months

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway train passengers set to be hit by more rail strikes

The RMT union is planning another walk-out, but a dispute between ASLEF and ScotRail has been resolved

Liverpool Echo

All the train strike dates for July and August as pay row rolls on

Rail workers are taking industrial action over pay, jobs and working conditions

Manchester Evening News

Rail staff will strike for two further days in August as row over jobs and pay continues

It follows strikes by 40,000 RMT union workers across 13 operators and at Network Rail last month

Evening Standard

Rail workers to strike for two days in August over jobs, pay and working conditions

Two further rail strikes have been announced in August as the dispute over jobs, pay and conditions continues.

The Independent UK

RMT announces further rail strikes in August

The union previously announced a strike for July 27.

Wales Online

Rail strikes announced over two further days by RMT union

These will be the fifth and sixth walkouts this summer

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