(1/9) - We’re sorry for disruption to some journeys on the northern end of the East Coast Main Line.

It’s caused by structural issues we’ve found on the viaduct at Plessey between Morpeth and Cramlington stations.

Thread ... (2/9) –Please check your journeys before you travel with your train operator or via @nationalrailenq: nationalrail.co.uk

(1/17) It's our job to look after the tracks and keep them in good order - but sometimes rails can break. 🛤️

❓ We get lots of questions about what that means and how long it takes to fix.

⬇️ Thread 🧵 #DelaysExplained (2/17)

We maintain over 20,000 miles of track. We try our best to prevent problems like broken rails before they happen.

Here's a quick overview of how we do it.

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🤔 Why don’t rails get hot in Europe? The truth is they do.

☀️ But in countries typically hotter than ours, rails are stressed to withstand higher temperatures. 🌡️

📖 Read why … (2/15)
😰 The climate is changing and this unprecedented weather is hotter than our infrastructure was designed for.

💪 It’s a challenge we – and hotter countries – are all dealing with.