Extreme heat prompts rail operators in Europe to paint tracks white
Railway tracks in Europe are being painted white as a low-cost measure against heat-related steel expansion.
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Extreme heat can disrupt rail services and damage transport infrastructure.
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- Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steel ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
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