Heat Wave Disrupts July 4 Travel | Baltimore News

Heat waves are derailing Fourth of July travel as Amtrak cancels 18 trains and slows speeds to protect rails hitting 128 degrees—just as millions head out for the holiday. Passengers at Penn Station in Baltimore are adapting with fans and water, while roads brace for stress with over 1.3 million Marylanders hitting the highways. State officials are ramping up patrols on key routes and delaying non-emergency lane closures until after the weekend. AAA warns drivers to check their cars—last year’s top issues? Dead batteries and blowout-prone tires. Stay cool, stay safe, and get your ride ready. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49982ed78a1a8e88