19:24, 14.08.2008 Speed Limitations For Romanian Trains Due To Heatwave

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BUCHAREST / 19:24, 14.

08.2008 Romaniaa€™s state-owned railway company CFR on Thursday said train drivers were instructed to reduce speed during daytime, when track temperatures can exceed 50 degrees Celsius.CFR said the heatwave in the country has increased the chance of rail lines buckling.Passenger trains are not to exceed 100 kilometers per hour, while freight trains will travel at a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour, CFR said in a statement.It said speed limitation will trigger...

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