Rail replacement services in operation for West Midlands trains due to 'hot weather'
West Midlands Railway have confirmed services on Sunday (July 12) will face disruption as the UK heatwave continues.
Rail replacement services will be in operation for some Birmingham trains this weekend due to hot weather.
West Midlands Railway have confirmed services on Sunday (July 12) will face disruption as the UK heatwave continues.
Rail replacement services will be in operation between Bromsgrove and Longbridge. However, no services will be in operation on the Camp Hill line.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Railway said: “Due to the continuing hot weather causing issues on the rail network there are some alterations to West Midlands Railway services this Sunday (12/07).
“Cross City South Line: Rail replacement will be in operation between Bromsgrove & Longbridge.
“Camp Hill Line: No service in operation all day.”
Parts of the UK are experiencing the third heatwave of the year this week as an area of high pressure remains centred nearby.
Temperatures peaked on Thursday and Friday at 32C, but will drop slightly to 29 and 28 today (July 11) and Sunday, dropping to 26 at the start of next week.
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