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Eurostar orders trains to cope with 55C ‘Saudi’ summers
Eurostar has ordered trains to handle extreme heat conditions, citing 'Saudi' summers with temperatures up to 55C. The decision follows heatwaves impacting the UK and western Europe, leading to an amended contract.
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