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How heatwaves threaten global railway networks (youtu.be)
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[–] tedexten 1 points 1 day ago

It’s worrying how heatwaves can bend rails and even shut down entire lines. Railways are supposed to be a green solution, but they clearly need more investment to withstand climate extremes. Makes me think of the Escape Road game—except here, there’s no reset button when infrastructure fails.