Train Tracks Set On Fire In Chicago

In Chicago, the USA, the train tracks were set on fire in a controlled way against icing as the air temperature dropped to minus 1.

In the city of Chicago, Illinois state of the USA, a remarkable method was applied to prevent the train tracks from freezing. With the temperature in the city falling to minus 1, the rails were set on fire in a controlled manner so that the train services would not be interrupted. While the rails were prevented from freezing, the trains continued their journey through the flames.