At 0724hrs on Monday 12 June 2023, Class 390 'Pendolino' set no. 390135 of Avanti West Coast approaches Sandbach station in Cheshire. This train was 1R21, the Manchester Piccadilly (0655hrs) to London Euston service.
The previous evening, Sandbach had experienced torrential thunderstorms. On this morning some local roads were blocked by floodwaters. This dampness, together with high temperatures, led to a thick miasma enveloping the station area and drastically reducing light levels. Whilst I have added an element of artistic processing to this image, the scene is not that far from what I witnessed when taking this shot.