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Tashkent metro reduces train speeds on above-ground lines to 40 km/h due to extreme heat

Starting July 15, a temporary speed restriction is being introduced on the above-ground lines of the Tashkent Metro. The measure is due to unusually high temperatures that have caused rail temperatures to exceed the regulatory threshold of 55°C. According to the State Unitary Enterprise “Toshkent Metropoliteni,” train speeds on above-ground sections will be reduced from

At what air temperature could Tashkent’s elevated metro slow down or stop?

Earlier this week, the Tashkent Metro announced a significant reduction in train speeds and even the possible suspension of service due to high temperatures. The announcement appears to refer to the elevated sections of the metro system, although this is not explicitly stated. These elevated lines make up a substantial part of the network. It