Travelling by train in the heatwave over the last few weeks has been, well, a bit of a nightmare. The extreme weather continues to seriously affect rail services across the country, resulting in cancellations, delays and packed trains that are, let's say, unpleasant.
Just last week, my usual direct 1.5 hour journey from Bath to Paddington took almost four hours, with two changes along the way. Some trains had air con, others didn't and the windows wouldn't open so was stifling hot, and every single one was jam-packed. Thankfully, as a seasoned train user, I went prepared, and so wanted to share a few simple, easy-to-pack essentials that will help even the most unpleasant travelling experience infinitely more bearable.
