High temperatures are expected throughout the UK, particularly in the southern parts of England, from tomorrow.
This can cause problems on the railways with overhead lines, the track and the signals affected.
LNER says over the coming days, they will be introducing temporary travel easements to support customers in completing their journeys more comfortably.
The changes start on Tuesday 23 June (Forecast up to 36°C along the southern part of the East Coast Main Line)
- Customers booked to travel on Tuesday 23 June, may travel on an earlier LNER service on the same day. Travel before 12:00 where temperatures are expected to be cooler.
- Alternatively, LNER tickets dated Tuesday 23 June can be used on any LNER service on Monday 22 June.
- If you have connecting services with another operator, please check with them directly as to what their travel advice is.
- LNER customers booked to travel on the 23 June – if you no longer wish to travel, you can claim a full refund from your point of purchase.
Wednesday 24 June (Forecast up to a max of 37°C)
- Customers booked to travel on Wednesday 24 June, may travel on an earlier LNER service on the same day. Travel before 12:00, where temperatures are expected to be cooler.
- Alternatively, LNER tickets dated Wednesday 24 June can be used on any LNER service on either Monday 22 June or Friday 26 June.
- If you have connecting services with another operator, please check with them directly as to what their travel advice is.
- LNER customers booked to travel on the 24 June – if you no longer wish to travel, you can claim a full refund from your point of purchase.
Thursday 25 June (Forecast up to 37°C)
- Customers may travel on an earlier LNER service on the same day. Travel before 12:00 where temperatures are expected to be cooler.
- Alternatively, LNER tickets dated Thursday 25 June can be used on any LNER service on Friday 26 June.
- If you have connecting services with another operator, please check with them directly as to what their travel advice is.
- LNER customers booked to travel on the 25 June – if you no longer wish to travel, you can claim a full refund from your point of purchase.
Friday 26 June (Forecast up to 29°C)
- Customers should travel on their booked LNER service as planned
They recommend taking extra precautions to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
- Carry water with you. You can also find water refill points at most of their stations.
- Wait for your train in the shade or a station waiting room.
- If you feel unwell at the station, please don’t board a train. Speak to staff for help. If you start to feel unwell on a train, please speak to the onboard team.
There are no planned changes to the LNER timetable in reaction to the weather.
They will continue to update should new information become available.
