Why UK railways can't handle a heatwave - and how technology could help

It's set to hit a record 39C in London and today's already chaotic trains could come to a standstill. This is why UK railways can't handle a heatwave - and how technology could help hottestdayoftheyear

Temperatures are expected to hit a record 39C in London and, as with most extreme weather, trains could come to a standstill.

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