Ibstock says climate change heightens risks to UK rail infrastructure
- Ibstock's November 9, 2026 analysis identifies rising climate risks to UK rail infrastructure, urging resilience measures in routine asset replacement.
- Network Rail is investing approximately £2.8 billion in climate resilience under Control Period 7, running through March 2029.
- Plans include strengthening more than 480 kilometers of cuttings and embankments, rebuilding or redesigning more than 600,000 meters of drainage.
- Flooding caused 6,718 train cancellations in 2024; research indicates rainfall increases 7% per degree of global warming.
- The analysis recommends integrating climate risk into engineering standards, accelerating offsite precast construction and prioritizing low-carbon materials.
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