Northern has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ notice to rail users planning to travel on its services in the East Midlands, Yorkshire & Humberside on Tuesday. With the expected high temperatures and weather warnings issued by government, the train operator is urging customers to stay indoors and keep cool.
Tony Baxter, regional director for Northern, said: “We don’t issue ‘Do Not Travel’ notices lightly, but given the guidance published by government and expected disruption caused by extreme temperatures, we feel this is the safest advice for our customers. There will be blanket speed reductions in place and a limited timetable in operation throughout the region.”
Northern’s announcement follows Network Rail’s decision to close the East Coast Main Line (ECML) between noon and 8pm tomorrow for all locations between London King’s Cross and York and Leeds. This is as a result of the extreme weather.
For those who do need to travel on Tuesday Northern has issued tips for travelling in the heat. It advises:
- Carry a bottle of water with you to keep hydrated
- If waiting at a station, try and find a safe spot in the shade
- If you do have to go into the sun, apply some suncream and wear a hat
- If you start to feel ill; do not board the train, speak to a member of staff or use the help point at the station
For more information, please visit: northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates/check-before-you-travel
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