Services CANCELLED as heatwave causes rail chaos - latest updates
Temperatures have climbed above 40C in the UK for the first time since records began. The record-breaking figure was recorded at London Heathrow just before 1pm.
Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the heatwave has caused chaos on the public transport network with a number of Metrolink lines being closed and services being suspended. The UK and much of our region remains under its first red extreme heat warning, issued by the Met Office. Avanti West Coast has also cancelled all its services for the rest of the day, saying: "Extreme Heat: All services stopped. Do not come to the station. Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network, all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today - Tuesday 19 July. Customers with tickets for today can use them tomorrow or Thursday , or claim a refund." A spokesman said disruption was also likely to carry into the morning.
The warning will remain in place until just before midnight tonight. People are being warned to stay safe in the extreme heat, which could pose a danger to life.The 40.2C recorded at Heathrow beats the previous record for the UK of 38.7C in Cambridge three years ago, by 1.5C, and the Met Office warned temperatures were still climbing early on Tuesday afternoon.
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