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UK heatwave: More delays for travellers despite temperatures easing
Rail and air passengers are continuing to face disruption after Thursday’s record-breaking temperatures in UK…
Rail and air passengers are being hit by more delays after record-breaking temperatures caused travel chaos on Thursday.
Rail companies feared rail lines would buckle – but it was sagging overhead cables which have led to problems.
Govia Thameslink Railway – one of the worst affected by delays – has reversed its decision not to compensate season ticket holders who chose not to travel.
There are also delays and cancellations at London airports, including Heathrow.
As well as disruption caused by the weather, a technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system is also causing flight delays, air traffic control company Nats said.
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