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"Last week’s torrential rain disrupted several Sydney train lines, in what is
becoming a familiar story for commuters. Almost one in five trains in New South
Wales ran late over the past year, and floods in May also saw a temporary
closure of the North Coast line.
Other states are faring little better. In Queensland, the rail line from
Brisbane to Cairns was shut for weeks due to floods in 2022.
Over in Western Australia, summer heatwaves routinely force trains to crawl at
reduced speeds to avoid track buckling. In Melbourne, a derailment in July shut
down two major lines for a week, disrupting the daily commute for tens of
thousands of people.
From city transit to cross-country freight, Australia’s rail system is
straining as the infrastructure ages and climate extremes grow more intense
and frequent."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
