WEST Midlands Railway is urging passengers to still only travel if their journey is ‘absolutely necessary’ writes Elena Pereslucha.
Due to the ongoing heatwave, the operator has confirmed there would be another a reduced timetable on many routes tomorrow.
It comes as extreme heat can cause train rails to expand and buckle. So when temperatures reach certain thresholds, trains must run slower to keep services safe.
Routes with reduced service levels today and tomorrow include: the Cross City Line from Lichfield and Redditch and Bromsgrove via Birmingham New Street and the the Camp Hill Line from Kings Norton to Birmingham New Street via Kings Heath, Pineapple Road and Moseley.
Other lines affected by reduced services are the Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham International route, Wolverhampton to Walsall via Birmingham and the Snow Hill Lines to Worcester stations and Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham.
West Midlands Railway services between Coventry and Leamington Spa are currently suspended until further notice after a rail buckled in the extreme temperature.
Jonny Wiseman, West Midlands Railway Customer Experience and Commercial Director, asked the public to only travel on Friday if their journey was essential as the heat continued to cause significant disruption.
”Customers holding tickets for travel can use them on any day up until next Tuesday or return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.”
Visit: wmr.uk/heatwave for the latest travel information during the heatwav, including refunds and tickets.
