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How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?

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PUBLISHEDAug 28, 2026, 7:00 AM
What the source reports
Problems including derailments have hit network during one of the hottest and driest summers on record Britain’s railways have faced a string of heat-related problems this summer, including a derailment near Lewes in East Sussex two weeks ago that injured 30…
Main source: The Guardian Business
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