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Rail Combats the Cold



Railways are more able to justify the cost of counter-measures when winter conditions are predictable and lengthy.


  • Railways are more able to justify the cost of counter-measures when winter...

  • Light powdery snow led to the notorious 1991 upsetting of UK rail operations,...

  • To avoid delays, it became a winter measure in the Netherlands to not attempt...

  • In mountain areas like Innsbruck, normal snow clearing and accessible...

  • Network Rail keeps snow-clearing vehicles on standby in winter at Inverness,...

  • Low-tech but effective, Northern Ireland Railways gets salt to its station...

  • Locos and multiple units in vulnerable areas are often fitted with mini...

  • Seen as rebuilt for use elsewhere, the NSB Class Di6's problems included not...

  • Provided tracks are kept clear and points ice-free, normal stock will cope...

  • For all the problems, railways like that over the Oberalppass in Switzerland...

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