The railway has been feeling the heat

 
The rail crash at Bedford and the impact of the heatwave on services across the country has made this a challenging time for rail
 It’s hard to think of a more challenging time for the rail industry than last week, with the tragic crash in Bedford followed by the heatwave. Although the two are not directly linked, potential parallels and themes can emerge that stimulate reflection.
Regarding the events at Bedford, I do not profess to be an expert, and I’m conscious that