Abstract
This chapter looks at rail transportation systems. It considers how climate change factors could be incorporated in performance evaluation and therefore influence design methods and maintenance regimes for rail systems, as well as potential impacts of climate change on rail operations. The discussion focuses on the issues facing rail track managers and train operators, largely concerning and rail maintenance systems and railway performance assessment. Extreme temperatures and precipitation events are major climate factors affecting railway performance. Service disruptions can result from these factors, with potentially cascading impacts because of the strict operating rules that are an essential part of railway operations. Rail buckling under high temperatures is a significant problem for many railway systems, and it is likely to be exacerbated under warmer climates. Case studies are provided as illustrations of current and emerging practice.
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