by ApproachMedium
Even though the ALP45 runs thru the tunnel with the engines off the FDNY still needed to run thru approval/ fire safety on the units because it still carries items that are combustible thru the tunnel in large quantity. Even if the engine is not running, a derailment that could damage the fuel tank could provide a significant issue with the amount of fuel that would leak out. Amtraks current diesels all went thru this process and are fine.
Id imagine if there was a need to move a hazmat car thru the tunnel it would be prohibited.
Id imagine if there was a need to move a hazmat car thru the tunnel it would be prohibited.
No good deed goes unpunished.