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Temperatures on the tube could become unbearable during the heatwave (Picture: Getty; LNP)

Londoners are being urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to hit 40°C in the capital.

Forecasters have said there is an 80% chance of the UK’s record for the highest ever temperature of 38.7C set in 2019 being broken on Tuesday when the current heatwave peaks.

Now, Transport for London (TfL) is advising passengers to only travel for ‘essential journeys’.

The message comes after the operator has already announced services will be reduced during the heatwave.

Andy Lord, the firm’s chief operating officer said: ‘Due to the exceptionally hot weather that is expected next week, customers should only use London’s transport network for essential journeys.

‘If customers do need to travel, they should check before they travel as we are expecting there to be some impact to Tube and rail services as a result of temporary speed restrictions we will need to introduce to keep everyone safe,’ he added.

‘It is also vital that customers always carry water at all times with them when travelling.’

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heat covering much of England and Wales from Sunday until Tuesday.

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