Network Rail said services operating in the Met Office’s red and amber zones should only be used ‘if absolutely necessary’

Britain is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave this week

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‘Only travel if absolutely necessary,’ said Network Rail

The Met Office has issued a series of amber and red heat alerts this week as temperatures are set to rise close to 40C in some parts of the UK, with the RAC urging drivers without…

Record-breaking temperatures of 40C set for Britain on Wednesday

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Transport bosses have urged people to avoid travelling on Wednesday and Thursday

Power station owners told to prepare for a possible surge in demand as Brits try to keep cool

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Appearing on BBC Breakfast health expert advised people not to go out in one period of the day

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The warning for extreme heat covers an area stretching from London to Swansea

Museums, parks and zoos will be closed across the country due to the temperature

Steel tracks risk buckling during periods of extreme heat

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As temperatures soar across the UK, experts reveal which forms of transport are safest, most reliable and most vulnerable to disruption.

The exceptional hot and humid weather will continue across London, South East England and East of England as temperatures could rise to 38C

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe red weather warning for extreme heat has…

Museums, parks and zoos will be closed across the country due to the temperature

Network Rail said services operating in the Met Office’s red and amber zones should only be used ‘if absolutely necessary’