Network Rail is painting tracks white to cool them down because they’re 48°C
Painted rails can be 5°C to 10°C cooler than ones left unpainted.
Blistering Britain set for hottest day on record with 41°C forecast
Some people already had a prime spot reserved on Bournemouth beach before 8am.
Two more days of national rail strikes announced over summer holidays
RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators will go on strike again on August 18 and 20.
When is the next train strike? Dates and times of rail action
More travel disruption is upon us.
RMT still in deadlock with Network Rail over pay and working conditions
The RMT said the latest Network Rail offer amounted to a real-terms pay cut.
Spark ignites fire on timber beams blocking major London railway line
The blaze saw services between Victoria and Brixton suspended.
What strikes could be happening in 2022? Industries, dates, and what’s been said
Doctors, NHS staff, teachers, train drivers, postal workers and more could take action.
Travellers hit by third day of rail strikes with no trains to many seaside towns
There's been little progress in talks between RMT and Network Rail.
Do rail workers get paid when on strike?
These are you rights to pay when on strike
When will the train strike end?
It's been a chaotic week for commuters.
Could there be more rail strikes this year?
It all rests on whether unions and rail bosses can reach a deal.
Rail strikes: Who is RMT Union leader Mick Lynch and what is his salary?
The British trade unionist has become a figurehead of the rail strikes.
Another day of rail strikes underway after government accused of ‘wrecking’ talks
Only around one in five trains will run and mainly on main lines during the day.
How to check if your train is cancelled during the heatwave
This week, the biggest rail strikes in 30 years are taking place - and many services are disrupted.
Is there a rail strike today? Find out if trains are running
See if action is happening now.
Urgent warning to work from home tomorrow after talks to stop strikes collapse
More than 40,000 rail workers are striking over pay and working conditions.
Rail strikes ‘have nothing to do with money’, says worker
The Network Rail employee said his colleagues were concerned about safety.
How to check whether your train has been cancelled
This week, the biggest rail strikes in 30 years are taking place - and many services are disrupted.
Is there a rail strike today? Find out if trains are running
See if action is happening now.
Are the Tubes running this week amid train strikes?
Is the London Underground affected by rail strikes?
Uber fares rocket and buses packed after rail strikes cause nightmare commute
Those travelling without a car face long queues for buses or extortionate Uber fares.
Rail strike: Which trains are still running during the action?
Not every train will be cancelled – though expect things to get busy.
Teachers, doctors and binmen could join rail workers in national strikes
Unions for all professions have hinted about possible strikes this summer.
