Britain’s railways face a climate crisis as extreme heat and storms threaten aging infrastructure. With El Niño poised to bring record-breaking temperatures and heavier rainfall, Network Rail is doubling down—spending five times more over five years on resilience, drainage, and track upgrades. Built for cold, not heat, Britain’s rails need a redesign, like those in Spain and Saudi Arabia. Experts warn: it’s not just about fixing the next storm, but rebuilding for the next 30 years.

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