Billions needed to weatherproof Dutch train tracks by 2050
Dutch train tracks need to be altered to withstand greater extremes of climate, such as heavier rainfall and long, hot spells, according to network infrastructure company ProRail. The company, working with the Dutch transport ministry, believes large-scale changes are needed by 2050 so that trains will be more likely to run, whatever the weather. ‘The Dutch rail network has been built for a moderate, maritime climate with mild winters and relatively cool summers, and we take account of this in... More >