June heat record broken for third day in a row as wildfires burn and areas on alert for flash floods

The UK is experiencing record-breaking June heat, leading to widespread travel disruptions across rail and tube networks. Operators have cancelled or reduced services due to safety concerns and infrastructure strain.
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Highlights the impact of extreme weather events on critical public infrastructure and daily life.
As people gear up to commute home and enjoy the weekend, parts of the rail network across the UK are facing cancellations and amended timetables. Here are some issues to look out for:
Factual reporting on service disruptions caused by weather.
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