'It's like a sauna': Temperatures on London's Tube hit 33C on the hottest day of the year so far
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Tube and bus travel in London has become increasingly uncomfortable as temperatures reached 33C amid record heat. Only four out of eleven Tube lines offer air conditioning, and many commuters resorted to using portable fans and other makeshift cooling methods. Concerns about the rising heat were voiced by passengers like Salvatore Cafaelli and Kavita Patel, who faced lengthy commutes exacerbated by the sweltering conditions. Liz Tune highlighted the importance of keeping cool through electric fans while praising Transport for London for maintaining services, despite the severe heat impacting travel.
London's Tube and bus travel turned into a sauna, with temperatures reaching up to 33C. Commuters expressed concerns over discomfort and urged improvements in services.
Salvatore Cafaelli highlighted the extreme difficulty of commuting in high temperatures, stating that taking the Tube has become an added job due to the heat.
Kavita Patel took over an hour and 45 minutes to reach work on the Tube and felt compelled to leave early due to excessive sweating.
Liz Tune emphasized the necessity of carrying an electric fan on the Tube to cope with the heat, praising Transport for London for maintaining services despite difficulties.
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