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Radio 4,29 Jul 2026,3 mins
Why are some trains having to run slower this summer?
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Drought has been declared across more than half of England as hot, dry weather takes its toll on the country's water supplies. But how does that affect the country's railways? Engineer and podcast host Gareth Dennis explains how a lack of rain can impact rail services. Photo credit: Getty Images
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