Rail Network in Crisis: Second Train Derailment Strikes England Amid Historic Heatwave

National Rail reports 'exceptional challenges' to infrastructure as two trains derail within 24 hours during record-breaking temperatures.

England's rail network is facing significant disruption following the derailment of two trains in less than 24 hours. The accidents come as the country grapples with a record-breaking heatwave that has placed immense strain on critical infrastructure. In the latest incident, a passenger train derailed and overturned in southern England, adding to the growing concerns over travel safety during these extreme weather conditions. This follows an earlier accident involving a train in Wickford, Essex, which led to widespread service cancellations. Video footage from the Essex scene shows emergen…