More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil

Per The Guardian, England's trains are set to slow down as operators respond to drought effects. South Western Railway is expected to join operators in the east in announcing timetable changes and reduced speeds. The cause is persistent drought: as rainfall stops, the soil supporting railway embankments dries and contracts. Rail companies must reduce speeds to minimize stress on infrastructure during these conditions. With dry weather expected to continue, more operators across the network may need to announce similar measures.

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