Is there air conditioning on UK trains?

Most, but not all, short-distance and commuter trains are also air conditioned. They did not used to be. But as older trains are being put out of service and newer ones are being brought in, they are increasingly air conditioned. The Underground in London is not air conditioned.



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In 2010, new S-stock trains were delivered to replace the A, C and D stock trains on the subsurface Lines (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and District). These have standard air-conditioning, as the subsurface tunnels are large enough to displace the exhausted hot air.

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Many in Europe resist due to cost, concern about environmental impact and even suspicions of adverse health impacts from cold air currents, including colds, a stiff neck, or worse. Cooling systems remain rare in Nordic countries and even Germany, where temperatures can nudge above 30C for extended periods.

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Transport for London (TfL) does have air conditioning fitted in bus cabs to help drivers regulate the temperature during hot summer days. During the pandemic, it was necessary to switch off and modify some of these to make sure they drew in air solely from outside the vehicle.

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Heat and Humidity on the Subway. In most New York City subway cars, the air-conditioning works. But if you find yourself in a hot car, the journey can be excruciating.

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Is it safe to travel by train? Yes, train travel remains one of the safest modes of transport in the UK, as well as in many other parts of the world.

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There are several reasons why few Brits have air-conditioning—the most obvious being the country's relatively mild weather. Average summer temperatures range between 55°F (13°C) and 75°F (24°C), and winters can last up to five months.

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Do British trains have toilets like US trains do? Some do, some don't. On many commuter trains passengers only travel a short distance, these do not have toilets (the new Elizabeth Line for example), but the London to Birmingham express would have toilets.

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Wear light clothing. Even if you think you might need to wear a jacket, when you are on the hot Tube, it's likely you'll want to take it off immediately. Heavy, dark, thick clothing will make you more likely to sweat, and hold on to the sweat your body does produce – keeping you hot and clammy for longer.

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While it's rare to have air-conditioning in U.K. homes, it's more common at work.

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