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Space Weather Could Be a Rail Safety Risk, Researcher Warns
Research presented in Europe warns that solar storms can induce currents in railway systems, potentially disrupting track-circuit signaling and, in the worst case, flipping signals in dangerous ways.
Key Takeaways
- Solar storms can induce currents in railway tracks and signaling systems.
- Researchers warn that dangerous signal anomalies are possible in some conditions.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com