Standing seats for high-capacity trains

Transport Problems

Yang DONG FANG¹  João VIEIRA²  Lin FU³  Christopher SAMUEL-HORSFALL³  Conor O’NEILL³  Marcus WAKE⁴  Evrim KOR⁵ 

[1] Ghent University;Instítuto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa;NewRail – Centre for Railway Research, Newcastle University School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering;NewRail – Centre for Railway Research, Newcastle University, School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering;Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi;

关键词: transport capacity;    seating;    standing seats;    commuter;    train interior;    train design;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper details the design and potential implementation of standing seats in a commuter rail vehicle for the purposes of maximising capacity and revenue. The vehicle interior design is suited to the “Commuter Class” – a subset of travellers who travel primarily within the commuter belt and frequently utilise rail networks on a daily basis but require little additional space for luggage or peripherals. The concept delivers capacity increases in excess of 50% whilst still offering passengers a greater degree of personal space when compared with standing in aisles or gangways. The impact on vehicle stability and supporting intelligent systems are also discussed, delivering a unique design tailored specifically to meet the needs of the commuter class passenger.

【 授权许可】

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