England's Railway Network Under Siege: A Heatwave's Hidden Toll The heatwave gripping England has become a familiar and unwelcome presence this summer, but its impact on the country's railway network is only just beginning to reveal itself.
As passengers face further disruption to train services, it's clear that the consequences of prolonged drought conditions go far beyond mere inconvenience.
Commuters are advised to expect delays of up to 27 minutes on certain routes, but the real story lies in the underlying cause: soil moisture deficit (SMD).