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Extreme Heat Forces Trains to Slow Down to Prevent Track Damage

Trains are being forced to run at reduced speeds due to extreme heat, a precaution taken to prevent steel tracks from warping and sustaining damage.

15 Jul, 20:21 — 15 Jul, 20:21
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The IndependentMostly Factual7d ago

It’s so hot trains are running slower to avoid damaging the tracks

The precautions are rooted in a fundamental vulnerability: extreme heat can warp steel tracks

By Brendan Rascius

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