‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle

London commuters are enduring extreme heat on the tube, with temperatures soaring above the legal limit for cattle, making the journey almost unbearable. The tube system’s design makes it hard to adapt to heatwaves, leaving travelers to cope with stifling conditions. This situation highlights the challenges of urban infrastructure in dealing with climate change and raises questions about the city’s readiness for future heatwaves. The discomfort experienced by passengers underscores the urgent need for improvements to ensure public transport remains usable during hot weather.