Business · 11 July 2026
Tube temperatures hit 34C, hotter than legal limit for transporting cattle
Temperatures on some London Underground lines are reaching 34C during heatwaves, which is higher than the 30C legal limit for transporting cattle in the UK. Passengers are sweltering, with some finding it difficult to cope, and a barista has seen people faint in stations. Experts say the old network is hard to adapt, but Transport for London is investing in making it more comfortable.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs