The train operator said it is making the changes ‘to keep the railway operating safely’
An East Midlands Railway (EMR) train(Image: Nottingham Post)
Some East Midlands Railway services will be temporarily suspended “to keep the railway operating safely” amid the latest hot weather warning.
The train operator has urged customers travelling across the region to only do so if essential, and advised passengers to travel before midday “to avoid the highest temperatures”.
Regional services between Nottingham and Worksop and Nottingham and Leicester will be suspended from this time onwards each day, between Wednesday (July 8) and Sunday (July 12).
An amber heat-health warning will be in place and EMR says it is working closely with Network Rail during this period to ensure services run safely.
Some services across this period will also be “expected to operate at reduced speeds for safety reasons,” the train operator says.
This is expected to lead to longer journey times and an increased risk of delays, with customers urged to check their journey before they travel.
The transport company adds that customers should stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing and wait in shaded areas of stations.
Philippa Cresswell, the company’s customer experience director, said: “The hot weather means we’ll need to make some temporary changes to our services to keep the railway operating safely.
“If you do need to travel and the journey is essential, we’d recommend travelling before midday and checking your journey before setting off.
“We appreciate these changes may inconvenience some customers and we’d like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we work to keep people moving safely.”