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KS66YAH Volvo FL/JDC Emergency Response
This is a British Transport Police (BTP)/Transport for London (TFL) vehicle intended to respond to incidents on London's transport network. They were introduced after the 2005 tube bombings. Some of the vehicles are driven on orange lights by transport staff but some are blue light and driven by BTP officers, and have Police lettering on the front. Built by JDC the fire engine builder, now defunct, they carry lifting, cutting and spreading gear. This one is based at the Jubilee line depot, Stratford. There are about 8-10 units across London.
This is a British Transport Police (BTP)/Transport for London (TFL) vehicle intended to respond to incidents on London's transport network. They were introduced after the 2005 tube bombings. Some of the vehicles are driven on orange lights by transport staff but some are blue light and driven by BTP officers, and have Police lettering on the front. Built by JDC the fire engine builder, now defunct, they carry lifting, cutting and spreading gear. This one is based at the Jubilee line depot, Stratford. There are about 8-10 units across London.
Volvo
Their presence is one reason FDNY operate only 5 FRUs, compared to London's 14... (FDNY also has 8 Squad Companies, which perform a dual role as rescue and engine company responders).
Added by Rob Johnson on 22 October 2020.