Can Britain’s railways cope with ever-more extreme heat? An expert Q&A
On August 14, the hottest day of an exceptionally hot summer, a train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England. Three carriages tipped over and two people were seriously injured. The following day, another train derailed in Essex. We don’t yet know what caused either derailment, and the UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is still gathering evidence. Network Rail – the public body that owns and manages most of Britain’s railway network – said in response that this summer’s repeated…
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