How Britain’s Railways Are Struggling in the Heat – and Can They Be Fixed? Britain's railways are struggling to cope with extreme temperatures, highlighting a long standing issue plaguing the country's infrastructure.
The problem isn't just about trains being delayed or canceled; it's a symptom of a more profound problem that highlights our country's outdated infrastructure and its limitations in the face of climate change.
Steel expands when heated, causing railway tracks to buckle under pressure. Modern track design leaves little room for movement, leading to compressive stresses that can cause them to fail.