Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: 79 | Mind Blowing Facts

ScotRail users warned to expect delays as train speed restrictions imposed amid heatwave

The restrictions are said to help reduce any potential damage to the railway line and stop overhead wires potentially over heating.

Daily Record

Busy Glasgow railway line slapped with 20mph speed limit as warning issued to travellers

Network Rail has put speed restrictions in place between 1pm and 8pm today (Monday 18 July) as Scotland experiences record-breaking temperatures across the country

Glasgow Live

Journey times could double as trains slow down amid extreme heat

Speed restrictions have been imposed on trains amid fears of rails buckling in the heat.

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Train speed restrictions in place as Scotland braced for heatwave

Temperatures are expected to exceed 30C in some southern and central parts of Scotland

Insider UK

London to be hotter than the Sahara today in climate-changed fuelled heatwave, Met Office warns

LONDON is predicted to be hotter than the Caribbean, the Western Sahara and popular European holiday spots as temperatures soar.

The National (Scotland)

Rail passengers warned not to travel unless 'absolutely essential' and told to expect reduced service

"Expect a very reduced train service and delays"

Wales Online

Train speed restrictions in place as Scotland swelters

Network Rail has put speed restrictions in place between 1pm and 8pm on Monday as temperatures look set to break records in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Can trains and trams run when it's too hot?

Rail passengers have been told to expect disruption due to the extreme heat

Manchester Evening News

Rail strikes to go ahead as ‘no-one’s coming to the table’, union leader says

General secretary Mick Whelan said Aslef has not put ‘an exact figure’ on the pay rise it is looking for.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers told only travel if necessary as temperatures soar during heatwave

Journeys will take longer, with cancellations highly likely, plus delays and last-minute alterations, warns Network Rail

Wales Online

Britain’s railways not engineered to cope with heatwave, experts warn

Rail firms have advised passengers against travelling.

The Independent UK

Train timetables changed as UK braces for extreme weather amid heatwave

‘A summer heatwave can cause as many problems for the railway as a downpour’ – Network Rail

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast suspends ticket sales due to heatwave

Network Rail has also told passengers to expect disruption

Liverpool Echo

Train passengers told to only travel if necessary on Monday and Tuesday

Customers are also being advised to check for updates before they travel

Manchester Evening News

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Mirror

Heatwave travel chaos as Network Rail says don't use trains and TFL runs reduced service

A national emergency declared for next week has led to travel firms urging passengers to reconsider journeys as long delays are expected as a result of 40C temperatures

Daily Record

Lorry driver hit with penalty after Greenhill Road bridge crash

A lorry driver crashed into the infamous bridge this morning after misjudging the height of the vehicle.

The Guardian - UK

Rail passengers urged to avoid train travel in extreme UK heatwave

Network Rail says safety restrictions will include slower trains amid possible buckled rails and trackside fires

The Independent UK

‘Amended timetables and extended journey times’ on trains as UK braces for record temperatures

‘A summer heatwave can cause as many problems for the railway as a downpour’ – Network Rail

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Heatwave travel meltdown: Trains will be forced to go slower in London next week as temperature soars

Blanket speed limits will be put in place on tracks across London and the south-east on Monday and Tuesday

Wales Online

When are the next UK train strike dates and which services will be affected?

A guide to help you avoid the travel chaos this summer

The Independent UK

August train strikes set to hit one of summer’s busiest weekends

‘Interests of passengers and our staff are taking second place to the union’s bosses’ political campaign’ – Andrew Haines, CEO, Network Rail

Manchester Evening News

How July and August train strikes will affect events in Greater Manchester

Drivers for Greater Manchester rail operators could strike in the coming months

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway train passengers set to be hit by more rail strikes

The RMT union is planning another walk-out, but a dispute between ASLEF and ScotRail has been resolved

Liverpool Echo

All the train strike dates for July and August as pay row rolls on

Rail workers are taking industrial action over pay, jobs and working conditions

Manchester Evening News

Rail staff will strike for two further days in August as row over jobs and pay continues

It follows strikes by 40,000 RMT union workers across 13 operators and at Network Rail last month

1 … 78 79 80 81

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

South Western Railway

Great Western Railway

223 stories

Norrn

198 stories

East Midlands Railway

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.