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Would-be train passengers in the West Midlands have been warned that they should only travel if absolutely essential over the coming days.
The warning is in effect from 9am on Wednesday, June 24 until 9pm on Thursday, June 25, covering Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The entire West Midlands region is also subject to a red health warning issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Jake Kelly, deputy chief executive of Network Rail, said: “Extreme heat can have a significant impact on the railway, so safety must come first.
“We’re asking passengers to check before travelling on Tuesday, and only travel if absolutely essential on Wednesday and Thursday if they are going to, from or within the red warning zone as temperatures are expected to peak.”
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