Network Rail Are Painting Train Tracks White Ahead Of Record-Breaking UK Heatwave
Network Rail said the UK's soaring temperatures can cause the steel train tracks to expand and turn into a dangerous "buckled rail"
Preparing for a record breaking heat wave...
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I'm not sure I buy into the panic. The Brits are saying that temperature "could possibly" hit 40 degrees, but probably not. We routinely get temperatures in the 34 - 36 degree range here. It looks like the Brits might hit 38 degrees.Network Rail Are Painting Train Tracks White Ahead Of Record-Breaking UK Heatwave
Network Rail said the UK's soaring temperatures can cause the steel train tracks to expand and turn into a dangerous "buckled rail"www.ladbible.com
British rail lines just aren't built to handle that much thermal expansion.
Why rails buckle in Britain - Network Rail
Why don’t rails get hot in Europe? The truth is they do.
www.networkrail.co.uk
Wildfires burn and patients face long waits for A&E amid hot weather
Some hospitals have already declared 'critical incidents' and every ambulance trust in England is on the highest level of alert amid the ongoing hot weather.
ROTFLMFAO!!! It was very, very hot in the summer of 76. Went on a cruise as a sea cadet on the Baltic with visits to Gotland, Bornholm and Rugen. If we only new that it was global warming....lol! We wouldn't have had so much fun chasing Danish, German and Swedish tail.
Wow, what a cogent and informed reply using only your old age to show off how little you've learned.
Well done.
Tuesday the forecast in the UK is for 40 Celsius, while tomorrow it is around 37 celsius. The only Blessing is that they do not have to worry about possible lightening and thunder storms!!
Good for them for not using AC in Summer to fight climate change
though not intentionally. Until last night this Summer has been
cooler than usual. Instead of climate strike against our government
climate movement against AC in Summer would see real results
in emission reduction quicker than setting emission reduction target.
Our summer has been cooler because of arctic ice melt slowing down the AMOC. Lovely work.
A major Atlantic current is at a critical transition point
New evidence suggests that the larger system the Gulf Stream is part of, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is approaching a tipping point that could cause dramatic shifts in global weather patterns.
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Meanwhile, there are over 1000 dead already from your heat wave.
Historic heatwave leaves over 1,000 dead
Parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia are also suffering heatwaves and wildfires
www.salon.com
Except Arctic surface mass balance has been higher than the 1981-2010 average all year.Our summer has been cooler because of arctic ice melt slowing down the AMOC. Lovely work.
A major Atlantic current is at a critical transition point
New evidence suggests that the larger system the Gulf Stream is part of, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is approaching a tipping point that could cause dramatic shifts in global weather patterns.www.pbs.org
Half Way Through The Arctic Melt Season
The Greenland Surface Mass Balance is far above average and has been above average every day this summer. Surface Conditions: Polar Portal The North Pole has been below normal temperatures every da…
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This was the POVs of the Climate Change / Global warming Deniers so called "Experts" at one time:
The claim: A 'Grand Solar Minimum' will halt global warming
www.bbc.com
But the reality in the UK is:
Heatwave ‘melts runway’ at Luton airport and hundreds of trains cancelled
Record temperatures on Monday forced the cancellation of hundreds of train services, while flights at Luton airport were stopped after heat “melted the runway”.Roads and trains were quieter than usual on Monday morning as many people heeded advice to stay home if possible in the heatwave – but UK transport operators warned the worst was yet to come.
Train cancellations and delays started to accumulate in early afternoon, with speed limits brought into force at midday as temperatures edged into the high 30Cs.
London Luton airport halted operations on Monday afternoon to repair the runway. The airport said: “Following today’s high temperatures, a surface defect was identified.”
Passengers on one incoming easyJet flight from Italy were told they were being diverted because of “bits of tarmac melting” on the runway.
Network Rail said passengers should consider using the railway on Monday and Tuesday only if absolutely necessary, and, if travelling, they should carry water and be prepared for much longer journeys.
Higher temperatures spreading north led to Scotrail on Monday following England and Wales in slowing down trains for safety. Trains across Britain were limited to a 90mph maximum, while on the east coast line linking London, York and Edinburgh the top speed was halved to 60mph.
The east coast line is predicted to experience the hottest temperatures, and some of its infrastructure, including for the wires and track, are more susceptible to damage in heat than other parts of the UK railway. The line will be closed entirely south of Leeds and York on Tuesday.
On the west coast mainline, Avanti was running about one train an hour on big intercity routes on Monday, with a London-Manchester service taking three and a half hours rather than two.
A Network Rail spokesperson said passengers who travelled on Monday morning “should not be lulled into a false sense of security” by services running properly, with the speed limits only coming into effect at noon.
With temperatures poised to remain high throughout the night, the restrictions will remain in place until the end of Tuesday.
That means all long-distance services will inevitably be disrupted, although suburban trains rarely exceed 90mph for long periods. However, the spokesperson said that with peak temperatures of about 40C forecast by the afternoon – and steel rails and equipment likely to be 20C hotter – “breakdowns are inevitable”.
Services on Wednesday, when temperatures are forecast to drop significantly, could be affected by damage to the infrastructure over the next two days.
Stations were reportedly quieter than usual on Monday morning, with noticeably fewer passengers at Birmingham New Street and around London terminals. Network Rail said passenger numbers were down by an estimated 20%.
Tube passenger numbers until 10am were 18% lower than last Monday, and bus passengers 10% down, according to Transport for London. TfL had also advised passengers to travel only if essential, with temporary speed restrictions liable to slow and disrupt parts of its network.
By early afternoon one tube line, the Hammersmith and City line, and parts of the London Overground were suspended because of the heat.
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Road congestion data from TomTom, the satnav firm, showed fewer cars on the roads in cities around Britain. Its congestion levels – measured by the percentage delay to free-flowing traffic – in the morning rush-hour were about 5-10% lower than a week ago in London, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester.
Motoring organisations have warned of a high risk of breakdown, from engines overheating, tyre blowouts and faster fuel consumption in the heat.
Although asphalt on minor roads could reach melting point, a National Highways spokesperson said that the main strategic roads were engineered to be resilient to temperatures of more than 60C, and there were no reported problems.
www.theguardian.com
Spain and France are facing some of the most unprecedented forest fires. China has had the highest temperatures ever as well.
What else has to occur for these Climate Change Deniers to come back to reality??
The claim: A 'Grand Solar Minimum' will halt global warming
COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial
The climate claims that went viral – and what you need to know about them.
www.bbc.com
But the reality in the UK is:
Heatwave ‘melts runway’ at Luton airport and hundreds of trains cancelled
Record temperatures on Monday forced the cancellation of hundreds of train services, while flights at Luton airport were stopped after heat “melted the runway”.Roads and trains were quieter than usual on Monday morning as many people heeded advice to stay home if possible in the heatwave – but UK transport operators warned the worst was yet to come.
Train cancellations and delays started to accumulate in early afternoon, with speed limits brought into force at midday as temperatures edged into the high 30Cs.
London Luton airport halted operations on Monday afternoon to repair the runway. The airport said: “Following today’s high temperatures, a surface defect was identified.”
Passengers on one incoming easyJet flight from Italy were told they were being diverted because of “bits of tarmac melting” on the runway.
Network Rail said passengers should consider using the railway on Monday and Tuesday only if absolutely necessary, and, if travelling, they should carry water and be prepared for much longer journeys.
Higher temperatures spreading north led to Scotrail on Monday following England and Wales in slowing down trains for safety. Trains across Britain were limited to a 90mph maximum, while on the east coast line linking London, York and Edinburgh the top speed was halved to 60mph.
The east coast line is predicted to experience the hottest temperatures, and some of its infrastructure, including for the wires and track, are more susceptible to damage in heat than other parts of the UK railway. The line will be closed entirely south of Leeds and York on Tuesday.
On the west coast mainline, Avanti was running about one train an hour on big intercity routes on Monday, with a London-Manchester service taking three and a half hours rather than two.
A Network Rail spokesperson said passengers who travelled on Monday morning “should not be lulled into a false sense of security” by services running properly, with the speed limits only coming into effect at noon.
With temperatures poised to remain high throughout the night, the restrictions will remain in place until the end of Tuesday.
That means all long-distance services will inevitably be disrupted, although suburban trains rarely exceed 90mph for long periods. However, the spokesperson said that with peak temperatures of about 40C forecast by the afternoon – and steel rails and equipment likely to be 20C hotter – “breakdowns are inevitable”.
Services on Wednesday, when temperatures are forecast to drop significantly, could be affected by damage to the infrastructure over the next two days.
Stations were reportedly quieter than usual on Monday morning, with noticeably fewer passengers at Birmingham New Street and around London terminals. Network Rail said passenger numbers were down by an estimated 20%.
Tube passenger numbers until 10am were 18% lower than last Monday, and bus passengers 10% down, according to Transport for London. TfL had also advised passengers to travel only if essential, with temporary speed restrictions liable to slow and disrupt parts of its network.
By early afternoon one tube line, the Hammersmith and City line, and parts of the London Overground were suspended because of the heat.
Sign up to the daily Business Today email or follow Guardian Business on Twitter at @BusinessDesk
Road congestion data from TomTom, the satnav firm, showed fewer cars on the roads in cities around Britain. Its congestion levels – measured by the percentage delay to free-flowing traffic – in the morning rush-hour were about 5-10% lower than a week ago in London, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester.
Motoring organisations have warned of a high risk of breakdown, from engines overheating, tyre blowouts and faster fuel consumption in the heat.
Although asphalt on minor roads could reach melting point, a National Highways spokesperson said that the main strategic roads were engineered to be resilient to temperatures of more than 60C, and there were no reported problems.
Heatwave ‘melts runway’ at Luton airport and hundreds of trains cancelled
Roads and railways less busy than usual but UK transport operators say worst is yet to come
www.theguardian.com
Spain and France are facing some of the most unprecedented forest fires. China has had the highest temperatures ever as well.
What else has to occur for these Climate Change Deniers to come back to reality??
