Britain faces hottest day on record with 42C temperatures forecast
The Independent says THE UK is set to have the hottest day on record this week, with temperatures set to skyrocket to 42C as a heatwave grips the nation.
People are being advised not to travel on public transport unless “absolutely necessary” as services will be reduced due to the heatwave. It comes after the Met Office issued amber and red alerts warning of “potential serious illness or danger to life”.
Transport for London (TfL) boss Andy Lord told LBC that there will be reduced services across the network “because of the safety restrictions we need to put in place due to the heat.”
London North East Railway (LNER) tweeted: “On Tuesday July 19, DO NOT TRAVEL between London Kings Cross and south of York & Leeds, as no trains will run. Only travel if necessary to other destinations.”