Swiss Trains Vanish When They Hit 256 Axles

11/01/2025 6 min

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Episode Synopsis

A quirky software bug causes Swiss trains with exactly 256 axles to disappear from detection systems, sparking debates on coding mishaps, outdated tech, and railway safety. Programmers dissect whether it's an 8-bit integer overflow or legacy hardware woes, with witty humor and sharp insights into the challenges of modernizing critical infrastructure.

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