(The Associated Press circulated the following article on August 3.)
PHILADELPHIA — The heat wave is having its effect on Amtrak.
Because of the high heat conditions, Amtrak temporarily has cut speeds on its Acela trains from 135 miles per hour down to 80 miles per hour.
The reason is safety.
Amtrak says the combination of high temperatures and high train speed could potentially damage the track.
Amtrak says speed reductions can prevent damage, allow for better monitoring of changes in rail conditions, and prevent potential accidents.