Merseyrail has announced changes to tomorrow's timetable amid a heatwave travel warning.
Soaring temperatures across the region have prompted the Met Office to issue a rare amber heat warning. The alert is in force until 11.59pm tomorrow as forecasters expect record temperatures in Liverpool with highs of 36C on Tuesday.
Network Rail has imposed speed restrictions in response to the extreme heat and Merseyrail's chief operating officer has confirmed the conditions will impact tomorrow's schedule.
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Zoe Hands said: "On the railway, heat can be just as challenging as freezing temperatures. Hot weather can affect the track our trains operate on and the electricity equipment used to power our services."
Services on the Hunts Cross to Southport line will start and terminate at Liverpool South Parkway. Rail replacement buses are running between Hunts Cross and Liverpool South Parkway stations in both directions.
From Tuesday morning, there will be half-hourly services at Hillside, Hall Road, Hightown and Bank Hall on the Northern Line. On the Wirral Line, Chester services are not currently calling at Green Lane and Bromborough Rake stations. Ellesmere Port services will continue to call at both stations.
The changes will remain in force throughout Tuesday. Merseyrail urged passengers to "only travel if necessary" amid the sweltering temperatures.
Staff will be on board to help passengers struggling with the heat and customers who travel are being advised to bring a soft drink or water. A statement added: "Any passengers who are feeling unwell while on a train should get off at the next stop and request help from station staff. Water will be available at all staffed stations for passengers who are feeling unwell."
Passengers are being advised to check the latest information on their service by visiting the Merseyrail website or Twitter page (@Merseyrail)
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