Rail passengers in Essex are being warned about potential travel disruption due to extreme heat.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for Thursday, August 13 across parts of the county, which disruption to public transport expected.
Greater Anglia said there are no planned changes to its services, but there is a risk of delays, cancellations, and last-minute alterations due to the extreme heat.
Additional speed restrictions are possible.
A spokesperson for Greater Anglia said: "Passengers are therefore advised to check journey details before they set out, both for journeys on the Greater Anglia network and across the wider national rail network.
"Customers are also advised to prepare for the conditions by bringing plenty of water, wearing sunscreen, and a hat."
Disruption due to extreme heat has already started to affect Essex today.
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The c2c network has had to cancel a number of services because of high temperatures.
Hot weather can affect rail services in several ways, including high track temperatures, sagging overhead cables, and even trackside fires.
Greater Anglia will provide updates on any delays and alterations affecting its network on its website, app, and social media, as well as at stations and on trains.
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