New York subway will be protected by inflatable traffic jams

A photo New York authorities to equip tunnels from open sources metro inflating plugs. This measure will help save the subway from flooding in the event of a flood or storm. Huge inflatable traffic jams can clog the tunnel and prevent water from breaking through. Initially, this technology was developed in anti-terrorism goals, but proved to be effective in flood control. IN in standby position, the plug takes up little space and is mounted under the ceiling of the tunnel. If necessary, a command to fill with air can be given remotely. Life News asked about availability similar devices in the Moscow subway to the press service subway. Experts noted that due to the geographical the situation of the capital scenario with the flooding of the metro due to the storm It looks a bit fantastic. – The only danger is strong showers, however, all the sub-crossings in Moscow are designed in such a way that water from them cannot get to stations and tunnels subway. In any case, so that the metropolitan subway begins flood, the streets should have at least two meters of water, which seems unlikely, according to the press service subway.

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