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Extreme heat prompts rail operators in Europe to paint tracks white
Europe
First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Railway tracks in Europe are being painted white as a low-cost measure against heat-related steel expansion.
SO WHAT?
Extreme heat can disrupt rail services and damage transport infrastructure.
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