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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rob Davies

More disruption to rail services in England as heatwave shrinks soil

A Southeastern train passes through heat haze in Ashford, Kent
Even relatively small changes in track geometry mean trains must reduce their speed to run safely. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

Persistent drought conditions caused by the climate crisis are expected to cause further disruption to trains across England, as the lack of rainfall affects the ground supporting railway embankments.

On Tuesday, South Western Railway (SWR) became the latest large rail company to announce timetable changes and reduced speeds to cope with the effects of hot and dry weather.

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