Modular train seats

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Second-class night train
Ippiart Studio, commissioned by Sibeco, developed a modular seating system for various types of passenger rail transport.

As a result of the conducted research, the main functional problems of existing solutions were identified and the areas of application of the modular system were defined:

• Intercity express trains
• Suburban express trains
• Commuter and city trains
• Metro trains
• Waiting rooms
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The main advantages of the modular system
• Flexible functions and configuration according to customer requests.
• Minimum of parts, unification and cost reduction.
• Ease to repair and speed of maintenance.
• Optimization and staged implementation into production.
• Reducing the weight of the structure.
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Intercity Express Solution
• Compact handrail for long routes with rare stops.
• While in motion, passengers sit in their seats and rarely move around the cabin.
• Soft headrest cushions.
• Folding armrests.
• Power outlets under the seat for each passenger.
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• Large laptop tables with rubber sides that won't scratch the case.
• Stand for gadgets.
• Holder for large cups.
• Mesh pockets.
• Folding footrests.
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Solution for suburban express
• Soft headrest cushions.
• Folding armrests.
• Power outlets under the seat for each passenger.
• The grab bar for routes with frequent stops makes it easier for passengers to board and disembark, especially for seats further from the aisle.
• Several passengers can hold one grab bar.
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• The compact table makes it easy for passengers to board.
• Stand for gadgets.
• Holder for large cups.
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Solution for commuter and urban trains
• Standard headrests.
• The high grab bar for busy routes replaces or complements the overhead grab bars.
• The grab bar for routes with frequent stops makes it easier for passengers to board and disembark, especially for seats further from the aisle.
• Several passengers can hold one grab bar.
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Metro trains and waiting rooms
• Transverse or longitudinal seating arrangement.
• Unlimited number of connectable modules.
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Layout options
From one to three seats in a row.
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Bag hook
• All types of handrails are equipped with a hook for bags of standing passengers.
• You can hang a backpack or a heavy package without disturbing the seated passenger.
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Clothes hooks
• Hooks are located on the side of the headrest.
• Hooks are injury-safe and do not interrupt the passage of passengers.
• Clothes hang to the side of the table, always within sight and reach of the passenger.
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VIEW DESIGN PROCESS
Designers from Studio Ippiart studied the behavior of passengers on intercity, suburban and city routes, as well as in the metro. As a result of the study, the main functional problems of existing solutions were identified.
Location of handrails
• The handrail is small and can only be held by one person.
• The position of the handle is not ergonomic.
• The handrail is inconvenient to use when exiting from seats far from the aisle, especially for older people (you have to hold on to the headrest).
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Table organization
• Passengers often use the table for gadgets or working on a laptop.
• The hard edges of the table scratch the bottom of the laptop and prevent it from being placed stable.
• The cup holder is not suitable for large paper cups with lids resting against the back of the seat.
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Arrangement of coat hooks
• It is inconvenient for passengers in the aisle to hang their clothes on the hooks by the window.
• The coats cover the window, and the bottom of the coat is at the level of the passenger's face.
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Arrangement of bags and personal belongings
• The luggage rack is installed high, and not all people find it convenient to put things there.
• Standing passengers cannot use the luggage rack without disturbing those seated.
• The table lock and armrests are often used as bag hooks.
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• Passengers do not have enough space to store personal belongings.
• Often the table is used for other purposes.
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Passenger arrangement
• There is not enough support for the legs.
•Passengers use the heating casing and other interior elements for comfortable seating.
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Location of sockets
• Passengers use sockets to charge gadgets, but usually there are only a few sockets per carriage.
• Often the location of the sockets is inconvenient for use.
• Wires coming from sockets interrupt the passage of passengers.
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Release date
December 2019
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