On the recordOctober 16, 2026
Old rail is susceptible to thermal misalignments, and frigid North Dakota winters can break joint bars and increase the risk of derailments.
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cramer.senate.govOld rail is susceptible to thermal misalignments, and frigid North Dakota winters can break joint bars and increase the risk of derailments.
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