Question about Shinkansen sprinklers

[Sascha1974]

Hi,

 

now it's winter time and here in Germany our highspeed train 'ICE' often has trouble with the snow weather. So I'm interested how the Shinkansen cares with snow. I read about hot water sprinklers. Is this really only hot water or is it salty water or something like they use for aircrafts before starting?

 

Sascha

[disturbman]

Salty water could be a bit agressive to the train since salt is corrosive.

[Sascha1974]

Ops! Yes, you're right. I forgot this point.  :confused1:

[bikkuri bahn]

As far as I know it's just warm water.

 

Some scenes of sprinklers in action at Maibara Station, Tokaido Shinkansen:

 

[Sascha1974]

Interesting videos. Thanks!