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Transport hazard summaries

Provides information about hazards that can impact UK transport.

From:
Department for Transport, Met Office and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
29 May 2025

These summaries describe some of the hazards that can impact transport. This includes:

  • natural hazards
  • hazards related to climate change
  • hazards that are not malicious, such as pandemics

They provide a resource for assessing the risks posed to the transport network and increasing resilience. You should always assess the risks specific to your area of responsibility. You should get expert advice on suitable actions if needed.

Developed by the Department for Transport and Met Office with contributions from other organisations, including:

  • Chiltern Railways
  • the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Dr Hugh Deeming (HD) Research
  • Rail Safety and Standards Board
  • UK Road leadership group​

For more information, see the Prepare for emergencies campaign.

Summaries

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Published 29 May 2025
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