Network Rail is taking proactive steps to prevent rail overheating this summer. The company plans to paint sections of tracks white in southeast England to reduce temperatures and ensure safety. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Network Rail is taking proactive steps to prevent rail overheating this summer. The company plans to paint sections of tracks white in southeast England to reduce temperatures and ensure safety.
When a track overheats, it expands and buckles, which can make it unsafe for trains to operate. Network Rail says

Overheated railway tracks can expand, buckle, and cause significant delays. Network Rail reports that between April 2023 and March 2024, such incidents resulted in over 92,000 minutes of delays and 647 canceled services.

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Network Rail’s Efforts to Combat Rail Heat

Two regions in the southern part of the country had some of the highest heat-related disruptions. Earlswood, Surrey, saw 2,275 trains affected, and Sevenoaks in Kent saw 2,144 train delays.

Why Network Rail Is Addressing Rail Overheating?

Lisa Angus, Network Rail’s Director of Industry Weather Response, emphasized the growing risk of extreme weather. “Soaring temperatures on the railway system create immense pressure on our infrastructure,” she stated. “With these events becoming more frequent, we are focused on maintaining smooth service operations.”

Network Rail’s decision to paint the rails white forms part of their broader strategy to manage increasing climate-related disruptions. This proactive step aims to safeguard train operations and improve overall passenger experiences throughout the summer months.

Source: www.bbc.com

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