Delays across UK rail network after heatwave causes speed restrictions
How the heatwave is slowing your train journey
- Train services across England are operating under speed restrictions due to extreme heat, with track temperatures expected to reach 50C.
- The high temperatures cause steel rails to expand, risking buckling, which necessitates slower train speeds to ensure safety.
- Key affected routes include the Brighton Main Line, services west of London Paddington, and lines between East Croydon and Burgess Hill.
- Passengers should anticipate delays of 10 to 20 minutes, longer journey times, and potential cancellations, with restrictions in place until at least Tuesday evening.
- Network Rail advises travellers to check services before departure, consider working from home if possible, and carry water during their journeys.