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Steam Trains Return: Rain Ends Heatwave Ban
29 Aug
Summary
- Steam trains are returning to Britain's preserved railway lines.
- A recent heatwave had led to a ban on steam train operations.
- The end of the heatwave and increased rainfall lifted the ban.
Railways across Britain are welcoming back their beloved steam trains after a prolonged ban. The prohibition was put in place during a recent heatwave due to concerns that sparks from the locomotives' chimneys could trigger fires in the dry landscape. The situation has now changed dramatically with the end of the heatwave and a subsequent deluge of rain. This significant rainfall has greatly diminished the fire risk, prompting operators of preserved lines to reintroduce the vintage engines for the first time in weeks. The return of these iconic trains marks a welcome change for enthusiasts and the operators alike.
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