The Economic Times

Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steel

European transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in white to enhance reflectivity and minimize heat retention. Meanwhile, cutting-edge drones and AI technology are deployed to monitor railway conditions for safety concerns. In Norway, airport runways are being irrigated to safeguard against heat-induced softening.