Originally Posted by
ByeByeDelta
Are these delays heat related that cause reduced speeds? There have been some record temperatures up in the northeast. Down here in Florida CSX imposes heat orders when the temperature climbs above 90F or moves more than 30 degrees in a day.
Highly likely. In addition to straining mechanical equipment, heat also causes slight deformation (kinks) in rails, a potential safety hazard, which is one reason that rail owners impose heat orders to reduce speeds.