Britain bakes in hottest May day on record as temperatures soar to 35C - as trains are forced to stop mid-journey and commuters pack onto sweltering services

Temperatures in Britain reached a record-breaking 35C on Tuesday, surpassing the previous May high for the second consecutive day. This extreme heat has triggered amber health alerts and widespread travel disruption as rail operators cancel services due to the risk of sagging power lines and track buckling.

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