China's first firefighting train debuts in Sichuan

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-10-09 17:15
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Besides the locomotive section, the main body was adapted from a container flat wagon, installed with fire engine equipment, two large water tanks with a total capacity of 48 cubic meters, a lighting system and other tools.

The train uses a mixture of water and fire extinguishing agent to put out a fire and its equipment can reach as far away as 485 meters.

It can also provide water to remote areas, maintenance support, and clean bridges and tunnels.

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