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Heatwave Melts Tram Tracks in Germany
A severe heatwave has brought tram services in Leipzig, Germany, to a standstill after extreme temperatures melted the sealant between tram tracks and the road surface, damaging rail infrastructure. Authorities suspended services as crews worked to clear the affected tracks and restore operations safely. #Germany
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Times of India
· Jun 29, 2026
Watch: Europe's record heatwave melts roads in France, buckle tram tracks in Germany
Watch: Europe's record heatwave melts roads in France, buckle tram tracks in Germany
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 30, 2026
German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions
Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F) as a deadly heatwave continues to sweep through Europe. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwave Sweeps Across Germany
Germany is bracing for extreme temperatures as a heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives across Western Europe moves eastward, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C. The same weather system has already brought record June heat to the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Germany, and could intensify further as it advances toward Poland. Germany's national weather service reported a preliminary temperature reading of 41.3°C near the city of Saarbrücken, close to the French border, potentially setting a new benchmark for the current heat episode. Across Europe, the heatwave has disrupted rail services, strained power generation, prompted school closures, and led authorities to cancel outdoor events and impose restrictions aimed at protecting public health. Officials have also warned of possible damage to infrastructure, including buckled rail tracks and cracked roads, as soaring temperatures continue to affect large parts of the continent.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
Huffington Post
· Jun 27, 2026
German Highways Are Buckling Under Extreme Heat As Central Europe Sizzles
Temperatures in Germany are expected to hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 26, 2026
Why heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains
Paris, June 26: The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made duri...
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Related coverage for "Heatwave Melts Tram Tracks in Germany": Times of India — Watch: Europe's record heatwave melts roads in France, buckle tram tracks in Germany. Al Jazeera English — German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions. Sada Elbalad — Heatwave Sweeps Across Germany. Borneo Bulletin — Europe swelters as heatwave moves east. Huffington Post — German Highways Are Buckling Under Extreme Heat As Central Europe Sizzles. The Rising Nepal — Why heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains