Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather

Railway bogie mounted on testing rig inside engineering laboratory, with blue and yellow machinery and industrial equipment visible.The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]

Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather

Railway bogie mounted on testing rig inside engineering laboratory, with blue and yellow machinery and industrial equipment visible.The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]