Travel Alert: Train Passengers Urged to Change Plans Due to Heatwave

Simon Calder shared his travel advice on Good Morning Britain.

Travel expert Simon Calder warned people about train travel this week due to a heatwave. He shared his advice as millions face disruptions with reduced train services.

The Met Office said temperatures could reach 40C in the UK, with a red extreme heat warning. This could be the hottest June since 1976.

Simon Calder appeared on Good Morning Britain and warned viewers to change their travel plans. He suggested swapping to another date due to the severe heat.

Simon Calder advised people to move their rail journey to the end of the week. This would be more comfortable and less likely to have delays. Otherwise, people should prepare for disruptions.

The rail industry is preparing for heat-related problems like sagging power lines and warped tracks. Travellers should leave early and bring water, as journey planners may not show accurate schedules.

If a train is cancelled, passengers can get a full refund if they can't catch the next train. If delayed over 30 minutes, they can get some money back.

Some train companies offer compensation for delays over 15 minutes. Passengers should keep their tickets to request a refund, which should be done within 28 days.

Transport for London passengers can check the website for refund information and the claiming process.

Avanti West Coast will run fewer services and may have further disruptions. Passengers can use an earlier service at no extra cost or get a full refund if they don't want to travel.

Chiltern Railways has cancelled over half its services to ensure safe operation. This affects London Marylebone services to Birmingham, Oxford, and Aylesbury.

Chiltern Railways advised people to avoid travelling if possible due to reduced services and potential delays.

Great Western Railway asked people to only use its services for essential travel on Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures can impact older trains' equipment.

Great Western Railway is operating fewer trains between London Paddington and Reading due to Network Rail's precautions.

LNER advised passengers to board an earlier service on Tuesday and not to travel on Wednesday or Thursday. There is disruption on the Transport for Wales network.

South Western Railway will run fewer services than normal between Tuesday and Thursday. Its services in Hampton were also affected by flooding.

Flooding caused severe delays on the Elizabeth line and disruptions on the London Underground. The Circle line was suspended due to a signalling failure.

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