Phew! Hot rails and cool heads keep UK trains running
Hi-viz meets lo-tech in this study of engineers doing the very effective task of painting rails white to resist summer heat Network Rail
Network Rail has been taking proactive measures to ensure the smooth operation of trains across the UK during the upcoming high summer temperatures. With the first heatwave of the year expected to bring sustained temperatures over 30 degrees, Network Rail has been undertaking preparatory work to protect the railway infrastructure from the potential effects of extreme weather.
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