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This chapter studies the adaptation experience of UK road and rail systems in managing the risks posed by climate change (e.g., flooding, rising temperature, and storm surge). In particular, it explores the current and potential issues in climate adaptation planning through in-depth investigation of four cases, namely Highways England, Network Rail, Transport for London and Environment Agency (London), and Devon County Council. Although considerable adaptation measures and actions have been implemented at both the national and regional levels in the last decade, the road and rail systems in the United Kingdom still confront diverse challenges. These include, but are not limited to, insufficient scientific data, aging infrastructure, unclear planning horizon, and unspecialized climate risk management. A combined analysis of the relevant literature, local reports, news, and interviews with domain transport experts offers a broad view of adaptation planning in UK roads and railways and valuable insights for creating an integrated inland transport adaptation system. An analysis of road and rail adaptation measures to climate change not only benefits both sectors by cross-reference but also generates new adaptation solutions in terms of using one system to enhance the resilience of the other when climate risks occur. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.