People urged to avoid rail travel if possible

Northern has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ notice to rail users planning to travel on its services in the Yorkshire & Humber and the East Midlands tomorrow – Tuesday 19 July.

Given the expected high temperatures and weather warnings issued by Government, the train operator is urging customers to stay indoors and keep cool.

Tony Baxter, regional director for Northern, said: “We don’t issue ‘Do Not Travel’ notices lightly, but given the guidance published by Government and expected disruption caused by extreme temperatures, we feel this is the safest advice for our customers.

“There will be blanket speed reductions in place and a limited timetable in operation throughout the region.”

Northern’s announcement follows Network Rail’s decision to close the East Coast Main Line between noon and 8pm tomorrow for all locations between London King’s Cross and York and Leeds due to the extreme weather.