Extreme heat threatens railroads with connectivity and ridership loss in the United States

Abstract Railways’ susceptibility to extreme heat disrupts operations (e.g., track buckling, speed restrictions) and compromises the reliability, safety, and sustainability of rail travel. This study evaluates the susceptibility of the Amtrak rail network to extreme heat by assessing connectivity an...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Janatabadi, Luis Ortiz, Alireza Ermagun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:npj Urban Sustainability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-025-00227-7
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