As temperatures soar across the UK, experts reveal which forms of transport are safest, most reliable and most vulnerable to disruption.

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The RAC warns drivers not to travel unless necessary as car breakdowns will also be far more likely

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The Met Office today issued a rare red 'danger to life' extreme heat warning for 'significant disruption to daily life' as the UK faces road, rail and air travel chaos.

Britain is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave this week

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Most of us enjoy sunny weather but with rail lines buckling, schools closing and essential services failing, this is clearly no ordinary heatwave.

Record-breaking temperatures of 40C set for Britain on Wednesday

Transport bosses have urged people to avoid travelling on Wednesday and Thursday

As temperatures climb towards 40°C, savvy travellers are turning to everything from frozen water bottles to cooling patches to escape the sweltering heat.

Extreme weather is affecting people in areas from schools and care homes to construction sites – with workers urging leaders to take problem seriously

Many areas across the UK will reach around 36C with London set to hit 37C today, June 24

Steel tracks risk buckling during periods of extreme heat

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As temperatures soar across the UK, experts reveal which forms of transport are safest, most reliable and most vulnerable to disruption.

A heatwave expert from Australia has suggested a major tip to help Britons to manage during the latest heatwave, one which has seen temperatures rise close to 40C