Second train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave

A second train has derailed in southeast England in less than 24 hours, British Transport Police said on Friday, adding that its officers were attending the scene of the incident.

the pictures below were taken on 13 August 2026.

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aeronmelon 16 points 5 days ago

The tracks are buckling because they weren’t meant to expand this much.

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decolo 8 points 5 days ago

"Is there a chance the tracks could bend?"

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uber_chicken 7 points 5 days ago

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