Heatwave: Downing Street considers speed restrictions on rail as car breakdowns increase by 20 per cent

Soaring temperatures are expected to hit England this week, prompting the country’s transport network to batten down the hatches. The Met Office issued today an extreme red heat warning for the first time ever, as temperatures are set to reach between 38 and 40 degrees on Monday and Tuesday. Rail and TfL Downing Street said it [...]