Last updated: 09/07/2026 04:00
Last updated: 09/07/2026 01:25
The Met Office are advising that temperatures today are expected to be above average for the time of year. Highs are forecast to exceed 30°C in London, and similar high temperatures are likely across central and southern England. This hot weather is expected to continue well into the week.
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.
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway are experiencing some heat related issues affecting some of their train services.
Routes currently affected:
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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.
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Last updated: 08/07/2026 22:01
Industrial action by the TSSA union will affect London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services on Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July.
On these dates, a reduced service will operate on some routes, while other routes will have no train service at all. Please see below for a more detailed impact.
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Friday:
A limited service will be in operation on the following routes only:
No trains will run past 19:00, with final departures significantly earlier.
There will be no service all day on the following routes only:
Saturday:
A limited service will be in operation on the following routes:
Services will start later than usual from 07:00. Early morning services will not run.
There will be no service all day on the following routes:
Friday:
A limited service will be in operation on the following routes only:
No trains will run past 19:00, with final departures significantly earlier.
There will be no service all day on the following routes:
Saturday:
A limited service will run on the following routes only:
Services will start later than usual from 07:00. Early morning services will not run.
There will be no service all day on the following routes:
If you hold a ticket for travel on a train which has been cancelled you can return it to your place of purchase for a full refund. No administration fee will be charged.
Alternatively, tickets dated Friday 10 or Saturday 11 July can be used on an alternative London Northwestern Railway service / West Midlands Railway service on Thursday 9 July or Sunday 12 July instead.
You can read more information and read the FAQs on both the London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway websites.
Will my ticket be valid on other operators?
On Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July you can use your ticket at no extra cost on:
Additionally, any customers who hold a season ticket can also use West Midlands Metro services on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July at no extra cost. Please note this will only be between Birmingham city centre and The Hawthorns.
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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Last updated: 25/05/2026 04:33
Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system at Birmingham New Street has now ended.