Armenia testing new and modern electric train (video) October 18, 2017 - 12:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A completely new and modern electric train has reached Armenia from Russia. The train is comfortable for everyone, including for people with physical disabilities as it is equipped with elevators for passengers using wheelchairs to climb and come down of cars. The electric train has two cars and 129 comfortable seats, ventilation, sterilization, fire protection systems, emergency exit windows and information screens.
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