rails

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On the railways alone, he cited train delays, cancellations due to buckled rails, on-board air conditioning failure, cable and signalling meltdown.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The paper says extreme temperatures can cause steel rails to expand, and the intense heat increases the risk of overhead wires breaking, along with signalling and electrical systems overheating.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

As a result, they are heavy—typically between 4,000-6,000 pounds—with steel frame rails, a reinforced suspension and solid axles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

First released in 2025, the song rails against how, over the past handful of years, people have fought for the sake of fighting, with no end in sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Some were tied to hitching rails and others were moving along the street.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls