Heatwave: EMR to operate reduced train timetable until Sunday | West Bridgford Wire

East Midlands Railway will be operating a reduced timetable across several of our routes until Sunday 12th July, due to forecasted severe weather.East Midlands Railway (EMR) has renewed its travel advice as hot weather continues, urging passengers to travel only if their journey is essential while high temperatures affect the rail network.In an update issued on Friday 10 July, the operator said the Met Office is forecasting temperatures above the seasonal average, with highs of up to 33°C expected in London, the East Midlands and parts of southern England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also has an amber heat-health alert in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West.EMR said customers should only travel between Wednesday 8 July and Sunday 12 July if their journey is essential.EMR said on Friday 10 July:‘The Met Office are advising that temperatures this week are expected to be above average for the time of year, with highs of 33°C anticipated in London and various areas of southern England and the East Midlands.‘The UK Health and Security Agency’s (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West.‘East Midlands Railway are advising customers to only travel between Wednesday 8th and Sunday 12th July if their journey is essential.’