Dried out soil forces Network Rail to introduce amended timetable
2022, Network Rail
A limited timetable is in effect on the West of England Main Line from Friday 2 September until October due to the so-called Soil Moisture Deficit (SMD). As a result of the recent heatwave and dry spells, the clay soil has dried out, causing it to shrink.
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