Munitions Transported On New 'Railer' Trailer

The video highlights a new American innovation: a train designed for the safe transport of munitions, eliminating the need to transfer explosives from freight cars to trucks. This 42-tyre train, known as a railer, uses compressed air tanks to convert from a trailer to a railroad train. The railer uses steel flanged wheels for guidance and pneumatic tyred wheels for traction and braking. It can carry 45 tons of ammunition directly from munitions plants, reducing the risk of cross-handling. This innovation represents America's latest advancement in efficient and safe munitions transport.

What is the primary purpose of the newly designed train?

• To transport passengers safely

• To move munitions without transferring them to trucks

• To carry agricultural products

• To serve as a luxury travel option

How is the 42-tyre train converted into a railer?

• By adding more wheels

• Through a system of compressed air tanks

• By using electric engines

• By reducing its weight

What role do the steel flanged wheels play in the railer?

• They increase the speed of the railer

• They provide traction

• They act as guides to keep the railer on the rail

• They are used for braking

What is the load capacity of the three-car train?

• 60 tons

• 75 tons

• 45 tons

• 30 tons

How does the railer improve the handling of explosives?

• By eliminating all cross-handling of explosives

• By reducing the number of workers needed

• By increasing the speed of transportation

• By using advanced robotics