we have some failry decent summer temperatures, nothing special and the rail system grinds to a halt ... ok, some parts are on a go slow.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transpor ... 95389.html
errr...... so these sleepers have been around for many years and we have had higher temperatures, why all of a sudden at the lines buckling? bizarre.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transpor ... 95389.html
Network Rail blamed antiquated wooden “bearers” used on the line which are less able to adapt than the more modern concrete foundations when rising temperatures causes the track to expand, and even buckle.
errr...... so these sleepers have been around for many years and we have had higher temperatures, why all of a sudden at the lines buckling? bizarre.