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Heat prompts go slow order for GO and UP Express trains during rush hour

Screengrab of a GO Transit video on "sun kinks.". Go Transit / YouTube

Metrolinx says GO Transit and UP Express trains will be going slower Wednesday afternoon due to the warm temperatures.

The transit agency says it’s issuing a temporary slow order for all GO and UP Express trains between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., which will result in minor delays for the afternoon commute.

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Train speeds will be cut by about 24 km/h, which Metrolinx says may add 10 minutes to the average trip.

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Metrolinx says sustained temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius can cause what it calls “sun kinks” in steel rails.

These bends in the rail can cause a safety issue if trains pass over them too quickly.

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