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AbsentEmpire t1_j7qh0so wrote

I wouldn't be surprised if these sudden cold snaps followed by warm weather have weakened some of the tracks.

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diatriose t1_j7qi1dx wrote

r/UnexpectedThomastheTankEngine

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zwirjosemito t1_j7ql72l wrote

Just for context, this happened Saturday night, not today.

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NonIdentifiableUser t1_j7qmsjh wrote

Not sure why the article calls the MFL light rail, it’s most certainly not.

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MonsterNog t1_j7qr6p0 wrote

Who’s the wise guy who said “what if this happens in Philly?”

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Indiana_Jawns t1_j7quuwe wrote

Replying to DisciplineShot2872 (#1,755,326)

Freeze/thaw cycles can damage stone if there’s water, since it’s the expansion of the ice that caused the damage (same thing that causes potholes). I think in this case it’s more likely that cold just makes metal brittle and more likely to crack (as noted in the article).

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Hoyarugby t1_j7r1kip wrote

This is the train that derailed last weekend, not a new one

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