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Taking a train during a heat wave? Watch out for ‘sun kinks’

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    By Matt SimonJul 9, 2024, 4:45 am279 pts
    photo of Taking a train during a heat wave? Watch out for ‘sun kinks’ imageOne of the iconic sensory experiences of riding a train is actually the sound of ingenuity. As steel railroad tracks heat up, they grow: 1,800 feet of rail expands by more than an inch for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature increase. So rails used to be laid down in sections — each between 30 and 60…
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