Foden clears tunnel
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HI This Feden 4000 Series Is on duty at Dartford keeping the tunnel and bridge clear from breakdowns and accidents.
Run by Dartford River Crossing, the sixwheel rigid is powered by a 525hp Cummins; It replaces the company's previous 31-year-old heavy recovery vehicle.
The 6m-wheelbase truck is plated for work up to 120 tonnes and has a day cab, Jake Brake and vertical exhaust. Boniface provided the bodywork, which includes an underlift and heavy-duty crane.
With no hard shoulder on either the tunnel or the bridge, clearing vehicles quickly is essential. The rescue service is free and brings vehicles and passengers to a safe location where onward recovery can be arranged.
Although mileage is likely to be extremely low thanks to the limited area covered, the Feden is expected to be put to use once every eight hour shift on average.
The company covers the section of the M25 that is not classified as motorway, the A2112 between the A13 and the A2, and the two crossings.