Heat wave

Temperature Analysis - Underground platform temperature reached nearly 31°C [1] - Temperature exceeded 2°C warmer than outside the station [1] - Temperature broke the 32°C barrier during a 10-minute ride [1] - Central line temperatures during afternoon commute consistently exceeded 28°C from late June to mid-July [2] - Temperature difference between train and surface reached as high as 5°C [2] - Peak temperature recorded on June 30th reached almost 34°C [2] Infrastructure and Commute - Older lines lack air conditioning [3] - Plans to introduce air conditioning on some lines, such as the Piccadilly line, are ongoing but not yet available for the current summer [3] - Commuters are forced to endure high temperatures during their commute [3]