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ETH Zurich Warns of Derailment Risk for Swiss Federal Railways Amid Heatwave

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Swiss Federal Railways recorded 97 cases of track warping and compression deformation following the summer 2026 heatwave. This figure is nearly four times higher than the previous year, according to the SonntagsZeitung, which Swiss Federal Railways confirmed. Although the railway company stated the increase had no impact on safety, an expert from ETH Zurich warned of the risk of heat-related derailments.

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The high frequency of track deformation requires Swiss Federal Railways to implement long-term measures, including the use of concrete sleepers and increasing the neutralization temperature during welding. This situation highlights increased infrastructure risk within Switzerland.

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  • ETH ZurichProvided expert warnings regarding derailment risks to Swiss Federal Railways.
  • Swiss Federal RailwaysNational railway company that recorded the track warping incidents.
  • SwitzerlandThe country where Swiss Federal Railways operates.

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