Train services disrupted across UK amid soaring temperatures – here are the affected lines
Train services across the UK are experiencing disruptions due to soaring temperatures. Network Rail has imposed speed restrictions for safety, leading to cancellations and delays on several key routes. Passengers are advised to check for service revisions as the situation develops.
- ▪Network Rail has imposed speed restrictions across tracks due to high temperatures.
- ▪South Western Railway has warned that services may be revised throughout the day.
- ▪Some services are limited to 20mph on routes that usually allow 125mph.
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NewsUKHome NewsTrain services disrupted across UK amid soaring temperatures – here are the affected linesSome networks have imposed a series of speed restrictions on tracks to keep trains safe in the hot weatherNeil Lancefield Tuesday 26 May 2026 16:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983807","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-trains-heatwave-delays-london-cambridgeshire-yorkshire-swr-lner-b2983807.html","title":"Train services disrupted across UK amid soaring temperatures"}}People at Bournemouth Beach enjoy…
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