Heatwaves are cracking Britain’s train tracks—yes, really. Drying clay soil shrinks and shifts, causing two recent derailments that injured 30 people. Engineers have warned about this for years, but extreme heat has pushed it to a breaking point. Trains are now running slower, with delays and cancellations likely as operators prioritize safety. Recovery depends on rain returning—but with climate change making hotter, drier summers the norm, this could become a recurring crisis. Network Rail is pouring billions into fixes, but experts say they’re just temporary bandaids. The real solution? Smarter tech to predict and prevent these disasters before they happen.
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