According to Amtrak's website, a heat restriction means locomotive engineers must operate at slower speeds than normal.
PHILADELPHIA -- Amtrak says commuters could encounter delays between Philadelphia and New York City due to the hot weather.
, a heat restriction means locomotive engineers must operate at slower speeds than normal."Speed reductions are based on the rail temperature, not the ambient temperature. That data ensures we're only issuing heat restrictions when necessary," Amtrak's website reads.
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