Union Pacific Is Tackling Rail Heat to Keep America’s Freight on Track | Union Pacific
- “Steel rails expand in extreme heat,” said Rod Doerr, chief safety officer.
- “When that steel has nowhere to go, it can push sideways and create what we call a thermal misalignment.
- ” Rail anchors, fasteners and regular maintenance remain the primary ways Union Pacific manages this potential risk.
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- “Steel rails expand in extreme heat,” said Rod Doerr, chief safety officer.
- “When that steel has nowhere to go, it can push sideways and create what we call a thermal misalignment.
- ” Rail anchors, fasteners and regular maintenance remain the primary ways Union Pacific manages this potential risk.
Sources: Up