Fire Train of BLS at FrutigenThe LRZ 04 is the BLS self-propelled vehicle and consists of equipment, tank fire engines and two rescue vehicles. The drive is provided with two power packs (turbocharged diesel engine, automatic transmission with integrated retarder and cooling system) to Euro III standard, each with 315 kW in capacity for emergency vehicles and equipment in the vehicle. All driver's cabs are pressure tight and have a breathing air supply, which creates a positive pressure. The total air supply of the train is around 2 million litres. It provides fire and rescue capability in the event of an incident in the Lötschberg base tunnel.
Switzerland 2008
Picture added on 18 November 2010 at 08:13