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London rail services hit by plummeting temperatures

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    Freezing fog and ice causes problems on the railway tracks as it creates an insulating layer on the conductor rail, preventing trains being able to draw power. Frozen water pipe Diesel trains that spray de-icer fluid on to the lines have been running through the night and "ghost"

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