They aren't burning the entire railroad tracks but only the specific sections where the railroad switches are located. A railroad switch is a mechanical installation that enables railway trains to be guided from one track to another. Since this mechanical function is prone to freezing up and failing in sub-zero temperatures, they burn the railroad tracks to prevent the switches from freezing and being unable to switch from one track to another.
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