# London Tube Passengers Swelter in Heat Exceeding Cattle Legal Limits

On the London Underground, temperatures rose above the legal limit for transporting cattle, causing commuters to describe conditions as "like a sauna." The extreme heat underscores the lack of air conditioning on many Tube lines. This raises ongoing concerns about passenger comfort and aging infrastructure.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/11/like-a-sauna-london-tube-travellers-swelter-in-temperatures-higher-than-legal-limit-for-cattle) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:45:06 GMT