Romania: 70% of rail tracks need urgent replacement; speed limits mitigate risk

A Romanian government report finds 70% of railway tracks require urgent replacement after 37 years of neglect, with some sections described as 'time bombs.' Experts argue that the risk of a Spain-style accident is low because deteriorated tracks force reduced locomotive speeds, a mitigation that underscores systemic underinvestment.

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