Hot weather is forecast in England and Wales until at least the end of the day on Saturday 30 May: advice if you are travelling 

Route(s) affected

Across the National Rail network

Description

The Met Office are advising that temperatures today and Saturday 30 May are expected to be unusually warm for the time of year.

From today, Friday 29 May, temperatures will start to ease and most areas will see a noticeable drop from the hottest conditions of recent days, but it will remain above average for many and is expected to peak at 28°C in parts of south east England. From Sunday 31 May, temperatures are expected to drop below 25°C in most areas.

The forecast weather may cause trains to be disrupted. Heat can cause overhead lines to expand and sag, line-side fires and also rails to buckle.

A visual disruption map video is available.

Advice for customers:

Please check before you travel and allow more time for your journey. Speed restrictions may be in place which can cause delays and cancellations.

Please also carry water with you - you can find water refill stations at all Network Rail managed stations and at some other larger stations.

If you feel unwell at the station, please don't board a train, please seek assistance from station staff or use the help point.

Further information can be found on our hot weather page.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.