German Heatwave Melts Tram Tracks in Leipzig

A heatwave in Germany has caused tram tracks to melt in Leipzig, leading to travel disruptions. The city is seeking public assistance to remove the melted joint compound from the rails.

30 Jun, 19:51 — 30 Jun, 19:51

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual42d ago

German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions

Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F).

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First report: faz · 30 Jun, 15:34|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h

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faz30 Jun, 15:34First to report

Hitzeschäden in Leipzig: Die Fugenmasse klebt hartnäckig an den Schienen

el-mundo30 Jun, 15:53

La ciudad alemana de Leipzig, donde el calor derritió las juntas de los raíles del tranvía, pide ayuda a los ciudadanos para eliminar el fundido

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Al Jazeera30 Jun, 19:51Latest update

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German Heatwave Melts Tram Tracks in Leipzig

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German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions

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Hitzeschäden in Leipzig: Die Fugenmasse klebt hartnäckig an den Schienen

La ciudad alemana de Leipzig, donde el calor derritió las juntas de los raíles del tranvía, pide ayuda a los ciudadanos para eliminar el fundido

German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions

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