Chicago Crews Routinely Set Train Tracks On Fire To Combat Freezing Temperatures (Watch Video)

Railway tracks can freeze in the cold winter months, preventing the movement of trains in Chicago. To avoid this, small fires are routinely lit along the tracks

Images of fires along train tracks in Chicago have gone viral on social media recently. However, they have been set on fire for a very good reason - to combat the freezing temperatures and keep them operational.

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