Heatwaves disrupt train services in Czechia

The ongoing heatwave in Czechia is affecting train operations, with several cases of overheated locomotives and failed air conditioning systems leading to delays. While high temperatures are straining locomotives and causing some disruptions, the railway infrastructure itself remains unaffected. However, storms and strong winds, rather than heat, pose a greater risk to the railway network. Rail operators are also adapting working conditions for employees, providing chilled water and air conditioning. Wednesday marked the hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching more than 37°C in Strážnice, South Moravia.