🚨 Major train chaos hit Wales today as a sizzling heatwave grips the nation! 🌞🌡️
Transport for Wales is facing serious disruptions with several major routes coming to a halt due to extreme temperatures. Services between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town have been cancelled until midnight, and those between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International are off until 8pm.
📌 If you’re heading to west Wales, no trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, but replacement buses via Lloyds Coaches’ T2 and T28 services are available. Beware if you’re travelling between Chester and Wrexham General, as cancellations are expected all day.
Transport for Wales is advising against any non-essential travel as the few trains running are packed and sweltering. Make sure to stay hydrated and alert staff if you’re feeling unwell. 💧🚆
Did you know? Heat can really wreak havoc on rail infrastructure: steel rails soak up heat, sometimes reaching 20°C above air temperature, risking buckled tracks. Reduced speed and service changes help prevent damage, but lead to delays and cancellations.
Stay tuned for updates, and remember to check before travelling. Let’s keep cool and safe, Wales! ❄️🛤️