Passengers were forced to flee onto the tracks after the scorching heatwave caused a train to break down, which left commuters stranded for three hours.
With temperatures reaching record breaking highs across the nation, public transport across the country has been heavily impacted by the heat.
The scorching 34°C weather allegedly caused a train to shut down – leaving 200 sweltering passengers stuck for three hours.
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A Great Northern train came to halt on the tracks outside the Premier League winners Arsenal’s home – the Emirates Stadium.
After being stuck for three hours, passengers were guided off the carriages and onto the tracks.
The breakdown took place on 23 Jun where the temperature peaked at 34°C, as reported by Need To Know.
The train was travelling from Moorgate to Stevenage.
Footage from the bizarre situation surfaced as one passenger filmed themselves walking on the tracks.
The Emirates Stadium can be seen towering over the tracks as hundreds of commuters marched on.
The members of the public were walking towards the tunnel to exit the tracks from the nearby station.
The controlled evacuation occurred around 4:45pm on 23 Jun, after almost three hours of being stuck on the train.
The bizarre incident comes after the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning – with temperatures reaching 36°C.
Members of the public were left shocked by the incident.
One person said: “Infrastructure is very fragile in the UK.”
Another person added: “The UK has to be up there with one of the most pathetic places in the world.
“A heatwave and it turns apocalyptic.”
One other person said: “My daughter had a nightmare getting to work and back.”
One person added: “So proud of the British transport system.”
Another person said: “On the bright side, look at that view. Amazing Emirates Stadium.”
Jam Press has approached Great Northern rail for a comment.
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