As climate change results in more frequent extreme weather, infrastructure managers are exploring ways to improve network resilience and reduce the impact on passengers and freight customers. David Burroughs looks at how the lessons learned from recent events are shaping future planning.
Holding back the flood waters
As climate change results in more frequent extreme weather, infrastructure managers are exploring ways to improve network resilience and reduce the impact on passengers and freight customers. David Burroughs looks at how the lessons learned from recent events are shaping future planning.
During flooding in Belgium last summer, two bridges collapsed, while the embankments at another four were washed out. Photo: Infrabel
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