Matthew Malthouse writes
} It has happened in past years, frequently. It is also a problem in other
} countries, it's just that we don't get to here about it. I suspect also that
} in other countries there is a more ready acceptance that natural events are
} not always under man's control.

So it has happened. But not hit the news. What's so special about
this year then?

1. It's hotter. (Forecasters expect to have the highest ever recorded
UK temperatures this week.)

2. Rail safety stories (however trivial) make big news since Hatfield.

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Dave