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Travel is an inevitable part of our daily lives, and transport systems are critical to the functioning and economic well-being of the country.<\/p>\n

As the number and frequency of heavy rainfall events increase, extensive flooding incidents are expected to become an almost annual occurrence by the 2080s. Increased bridge scour, landslides, and the deformation of road surfaces and rail lines due to high temperatures will increase network disruption. However, there will be fewer interruptions to services caused by snow and ice in the winter months.<\/p>\n

Passenger comfort and the appropriate storage of goods during transit will be an issue, with the future rise in temperatures likely to lead to overheating and heat stress.<\/p>\n

The future resilience of transport systems is closely connected with other infrastructure networks \u2013 failure in one sector can quickly cascade to others, highlighting how vital it is to understand the risks and interdependencies.<\/p>\n

Research projects<\/h2>\n