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Two trains derailed in southeast England within 24 hours during a record heatwave. The first incident near Lewes, East Sussex, on Thursday injured 18 people, including two seriously, while the second near Wickford, Essex, on Friday resulted in no injuries. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is examining both sites, with officials investigating whether extreme heat caused track buckling.
A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford, Essex, on August 14, 2026, becoming the second major rail incident in England within 24 hours. The previous day, a Southern train overturned near Lewes, East Sussex, injuring 18 people, including two seriously. Network Rail attributes the incidents to 'exceptional challenges' posed by record heatwaves, which may cause rail expansion and buckling. No injuries were reported in the Wickford incident, but all services between Wickford and Southend Victoria were suspended. Investigations by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are ongoing to determine if heat-related track failure was the cause.
A new £5.9m railway bridge was successfully rolled into position in West Dunbartonshire during a nine-day engineering project, temporarily closing the railway line until January 2. The project aims to improve road access and support local development, funded by the Glasgow City Region Deal, with minimal disruption thanks to work during the festive period.