NORTH WALES

Wrexham to Chester rail services suspended today due to heat

The warm weather is impacting the trains <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
The warm weather is impacting the trains (Image: NQ)
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Severe weather has disrupted train services running between Chester and Wrexham.

Transport for Wales has cancelled services in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Wrexham General (WRX) due to severe weather on Wednesday, June 24.

Disruption is expected to continue until 8pm.

A spokesman from Transport for Wales said on their website: "We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey."

The incident is affecting services from 12.30pm and passengers are advised to check for updates using the Transport for Wales Live Map.

Passengers using a pay-as-you-go service are reminded to tap out if they abandon their journey or use another mode of transport.

Travellers delayed by more than 15 minutes may be eligible for compensation through the Delay Repay scheme.

Further information about travel disruption caused by hot weather is available on the Network Rail website.

The issues come as Wrexham and Chester are both covered by an amber weather warning for heat.

The warning issued by the Met Office came into force at midnight on Wednesday and is in place until 11:59pm on Thursday, June 25.

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