Hot weather can have a serious impact on the railway, causing issues with overhead power lines, buckled rails and more. Find out what we are doing to prevent disruption caused by hot weather …

5 days ago · Commuters booted off sweltering train 40 miles from destination after air conditioning stops working in carriages

In heatwave situations, contracted maintenance teams are asked to ensure air conditioning is serviced and functional before departure. Resourcing for control, customer services and other key roles is …

Jun 10, 2025 · Railways’ susceptibility to extreme heat disrupts operations (e.g., track buckling, speed restrictions) and compromises the reliability, safety, and sustainability of rail travel. This study …

Jun 21, 2025 · Passengers were forced to wait inside carriages with no air conditioning for several hours on the hottest day of the year so far. The incident began at about 10:40 BST with the evacuations of …

Aug 9, 2024 · And other than slowing down trains during heat waves, the solutions are limited.

Passengers were stuck on a train outside St Pancras station for four hours this morning after a Eurostar train broke down. Around 250 commuters were stuck in a tunnel after the Eurostar service ...

Amtrak issues heat restrictions when ambient temperatures are greater than 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Amtrak also reduces speeds when the tracks themselves reach 128 degrees Fahrenheit. Our goal is …

Jun 24, 2025 · Amtrak passengers were stuck for over an hour without power or air conditioning during an East Coast heat wave, as temperatures soar to century-high levels. Amtrak apologized to customers.

Aug 19, 2025 · Passengers endured overflowing toilets, jumped from train doors, walked through the dark and dealt with heat-related medical issues during the extended breakdown.