The UK has declared a national emergency as a result of record-breaking high temperatures, resulting in disruptions to travel, school and health services.
The country's capital is set to be one of the hottest places in the world on Monday, with temperatures soaring above those of Western Sahara and the Caribbean, and expected to beat the 38.7ºC (101.7ºF) seen in Cambridge in 2019, the highest temperature recorded to date in the UK.
The rise in temperatures has led transportation providers to reduce railway and Tube services and slow down trains' running speeds amid fears of rails buckling in the heat. The public has been advised to only travel if necessary on Monday and Tuesday.
Network Rail has confirmed it will restrict train speeds on key routes in Scotland between 1pm and 8pm on Monday, and close the East Coast Main Line between noon and 8pm on Tuesday for all locations between London King’s Cross and York and Leeds.
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