Network Rail says people should only travel if necessary, and services could be delayed or cancelled
Rail passengers in England and Wales should only travel if necessary during next week's heatwave, Network Rail has warned.
"The impact on train services will vary by region, but journeys will take significantly longer and there is a high likelihood of cancellations, delays and last-minute alterations."National emergency declared after red heat warning Network Rail said in a statement: "Steel rails absorb heat easily and tend to be around 20 degrees above the surrounding air temperature. When steel becomes very hot it expands and rails can bend, flex and, in serious cases, buckle."
This latest disruption to train travel comes as rail unions announced more strikes in July and August.
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