00:00An amber warning for extreme heat remains in force across the northwest, with temperatures
00:06potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius. The Met Office says hot and humid conditions are expected
00:12to continue until Thursday night. Schools are being encouraged to stay open where possible,
00:18despite concerns that some classrooms may become uncomfortably hot. Rail passengers are being
00:24urged to check before travelling with amended timetables, speed restrictions and longer
00:30journey times expected. Operators including Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transpennine and Mersey Rail
00:36warn there is an increased risk of delays, cancellations and alterations across the region
00:42during the warning period.
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