Drought conditions are forcing speed restrictions and timetable changes on the vulnerable rail line connecting London to Devon.

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Jul 28

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What happened

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Drought conditions are forcing speed restrictions and timetable changes on the vulnerable rail line connecting London to Devon.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Network Rail Greater Anglia London

How it developed

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Aug 5Due 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
Jul 28Drought impacts rail services between London and Devon.1 source
- theguardian.com

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Coverage

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Jul 28theguardian.comMore rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil

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Jul 28aol.co.uk