Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 16372
Railways: Temperature
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
Sir Mark Hendrick
Labour (Co-op) — Preston
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of the recent heatwave on the punctuality of trains across the national rail network; and what steps she has taken to ensure passengers receive timely delay compensati
Answer
Keir MatherNetwork Rail uses a combination of proactive monitoring and investment in smart technologies to protect critical infrastructure and keep the railway running during periods of hot weather. For safety reasons, during periods of extreme weather, trains opera...
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