Due to the extreme heat expected in the next few days, passengers intending to travel on Chiltern Railways train service have been advised to avoid travelling from today, Tuesday, 23rd until Friday, 26th June.

The advice has been given as Chiltern Railways will be experiencing significant disruption to its train services this week. The extremely high temperatures have forced Chiltern to implement an amended timetable, with 50 per cent fewer trains running than usual.

Anyone with tickets for today, Wednesday, or Thursday can use them on Friday 26th, Saturday 27th, or Sunday 28th June instead. Alternatively, customers not wishing to travel, and have tickets dated Tuesday, 23rd, Wednesday, 24th, or Thursday, 25th June, can claim a full refund from where they purchased their tickets. However, they need to claim their refunds before 11.59 pm on the day before the date on the ticket.

Chiltern Railways reiterates that its services to and from Wembley Stadium Station for the Harry Styles concert this evening, Tuesday, 23rd June, remain scheduled to run.

More details about Chiltern Railways services during the next three days can be found here.

The extreme heat is also affecting other train operators, such as Great Western, which has issued similar travel advice, and preserved railways, such as the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.

“We strongly advise you to avoid travelling over the next three days if possible. Trains are running at greatly reduced levels to ensure everyone’s safety, which means you may experience significant delays and very busy conditions. If you do need to travel, please stay safe, check your journeys on the morning you travel as planners are still being updated and carry a bottle of water with you at all times.”

Michael Stewart, Commercial and Customer Strategy Director, Chiltern Railways