Heatwave ‘melts runway’ at Luton airport and hundreds of trains cancelled

Roads and railways less busy than usual but UK transport operators say worst is yet to come

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Record temperatures on Monday forced the cancellation of hundreds of train services, while flights at Luton airport were stopped after heat melted the runway".

Roads and trains were quieter than usual on Monday morning as many people heeded advice to stay home if possible in the heatwave - but UK transport operators warned the worst was yet to come.