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Dozens of services metropolitan train services have been cancelled as Melbourne prepares for extreme heat today.
The weather bureau is forecasting temperatures to soar to 40 degrees Celsius.
Rail operator Metro applies speed restriction to its services when the temperatures go above 38C, resulting in the cancellation of the 50 services today and on Friday.
The affected lines include the Alamein, Craigieburn, Frankston, Glen Waverley, South Morang-Hurstbridge, Belgrave-Lilydale and Pakenham-Cranbourne lines.
Check the train timetable changes here
Metro's Daniel Hoare says despite the cancellations most commuters will not be adversely affected.
"There's about 2,000 plus services we run a day. (Today) there is only 16 cancellations," he said.
"Probably best to go to our website to have a look to see whether that particular service is cancelled."
Metro has to cancel more services on Friday to catch-up after the heat restrictions.
There is a total fire ban in place for the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country forecast districts.
Those heading to the beach have also been issued a warning to take extra care as people flock to the water for relief.
Seventeen people have already drowned this year.
Paul Shannon from Life Saving Victoria says children should always be supervised around the water.
He says it is important when people go to the beach that they swim in between the flags.
"People should assess their own swimming capability so if they're poor swimmers they need to make sure that they go to a beach that is patrolled," he said.
"They need to speak to the lifesavers that are there about the conditions and they need to be taking responsibility for themselves."
Topics: weather, rail-transport, surf-life-saving, vic
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