The hard line on leaf litter

摘要

Climate change and new technologies are having significant effects on rail tree management. Along with the honk of geese migrating south at this time of year come the time-honoured announcements of "leaves on the line" to test the tempers of rail travellers Network Rail says investment in combating the problem is paying off. But with trees growing more vigorously, and weather becoming more temperamental, the challenges facing the rail operator and its contractors are demanding more long-term solutions.