With the very hot weather, numerous railways have been announcing temporary closures or alterations, with mainline operators also affected.

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has made the decision to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

They have made the decision after lengthy discussions, and taking into account the well-being of staff, volunteers, and passengers.

Over the weekend, services will be running with their Class 26 diesel operation but with a reduced timetable.

Those who have already booked will be contacted by the railway.

“Nobody likes cancelling trains, and we know many visitors will be disappointed by this decision. However, the safety of our volunteers, staff and passengers must always come first. We have carefully considered the forecasts and discussed the situation at length across the railway. Whilst our volunteers are incredibly dedicated, we have a responsibility to ensure they are not exposed to unnecessary risks during periods of extreme weather.

“We will continue to monitor conditions closely over the coming days and will review the position as necessary.”

David Hennigan, Trust Manager at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway