Transport for Wales have cancelled a number of services due to the weather warnings set to hit the UK over the next few days. 

Weather warnings are in place across the UK from Sunday (July 17) to Tuesday (July 19). 

Major disruptions were expected across the network, but TfW have now confirmed that a number of services will be cancelled as a result. 

The following services will be cancelled on Monday and Tuesday: 

- Shrewsbury-Birmingham

- Chester-Liverpool

- Chester-Manchester

- Chester-Crewe

- Crewe-Manchester

- Conwy Valley Line

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Services in other parts of the network, including throughout Wales, are also expected to be affected. Temporary Speed Restrictions are likely to be in place across the rail network to reduce the risk posed by overheating rails.

This will likely increase journey times and lead to short-notice alterations to services. Extreme temperatures could also lead to other infrastructure and fleet challenges such as track faults and overheating engines.

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TfW are strongly advising customers to check before travelling in case of further changes to the timetable or on-the-day disruption.

Colin Lea, TfW’s Planning and Performance Director, said: “The extreme weather that we are set to see on 18 and 19 July is likely to pose a risk of serious illness or danger to life, particularly in the West Midlands and North West England where temperatures will be at their highest.

“We strongly advise customers to carefully consider whether their journey is necessary, check before travelling in case of changes to services, and allow more time for any journeys they need to make.”

Tickets dated for travel for Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July will be valid for travel on Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 July.