Drought conditions are forcing speed restrictions and timetable changes on the vulnerable rail line connecting London to Devon.
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Updated Nov 1
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What happened
Drought conditions are forcing speed restrictions and timetable changes on the vulnerable rail line connecting London to Devon.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The vulnerable rail link to Cornwall requires protection funding due to threats.1 source
- Due to soil moisture deficits, train services through Exeter, Honiton, Feniton, and Axminster are facing reduced frequency, coinciding with calls from the Liberal Democrats regarding water regulation.Sub-event
Drought impacts rail services between London and Devon.1 source
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The entities involved
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Network Rail
state-owned company that manages rail infrastructure in Great Britain
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Greater Anglia
former train operating company in Great Britain (2012–2025)
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London
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- midweekherald.co.uk
- theguardian.comMore rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil