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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-06-01
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| Series: | npj Urban Sustainability |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-025-00227-7 |
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