That's exactly what happened last month, when extreme cold caused cracked rails ... snow and ice on other portions of tracks can cause train wheels to slip and lead to service delays.
Extreme conditions can take a significant toll on equipment, displace crews and interrupt service for days. There are so many factors that play a role in whether to allow trains on a given route: I ...
Of particular interest considering recent domestic controversy, this intriguing programme documents some of the fastest trains on Earth, including the most recent high speed American models - and ...