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A busy Metro line in Newcastle and North Tyneside is to close for four days next week to allow for the emergency renewal of overhead wires that were damaged by the recent heatwaves. The line between South Gosforth and Shiremoor will be shut from Tuesday 30 August to Friday 2 September.
(Permalink) Heatwave Overhead wires Shiremoor South Gosforth Tyne and Wear Metro |
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We have launched a new extreme weather resilience taskforce to tackle the effects of hot weather on the railway. This Summer has already seen some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in Britain. To help mitigate disruption and to keep you safe on the railway, we have brought in independent experts to lead the way.
(Permalink) Extreme weather resilience taskforce Heatwave Network Rail |
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Expect severe delays as trains run much more slowly due to the hot weather.
(Permalink) Heatwave London Underground |
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Avanti West Coast joins Network Rail in advising customers not to travel as temperatures rise.
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Speed restrictions are being put in place on key rail routes in Scotland following the amber weather warning of extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday.
(Permalink) Heatwave Network Rail ScotRail Speed restrictions 
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: Network Rail photograph taken on the Eastern Region showing rail sensors measuring temperature. |
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Barking Riverside has seen a rather subdued opening day as TfL advises passengers not to travel unless essential
(Permalink) Barking Riverside Heatwave TfL  Barking Riverside: The new London Overground station at Barking Riverside, due to open in 2022, seen here under construction on 24th June 2021. A brief idea for the line to continue across the Thames to Abbey Wood vi ... |
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Network Rail and train operators have this evening upgraded their travel advice for services heading north out of London into the weather warning red zone to DO NOT TRAVEL.
(Permalink) Heatwave Network Rail |
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