Forbo Flooring Systems are currently working closely with Hitachi Rail on numerous new build rail vehicle projects including; Trans Pennine Express, Abelio Scot Rail, West of England and IEP Great Western Main Line/ East coast Main Line. All vehicles have Coral Classic FR in the vestibule areas, and the Abelio Scot Rail project also has Coral Move FR carpeting in the saloons.
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There can be few environments more challenging for floor coverings than the inside of a busy saloon carriage. Specifiers involved in the interior fit out of new and refurbished rolling stock have to be confident that their chosen products have the exceptional level of durability required to maintain appearances and performance, despite punishment from intensive foot traffic, heavy wheeled luggage and trolleys, and the rigorous cleaning regimes imposed in passenger transport environments.
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Dutch Railways, the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands, is undertaking a major fleet modernisation project. 250 intercity double decker trains are being renovated.
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Translink NI Railways recently upgraded its rolling stock with 20 new Class 4000 trains from CAF in one of its largest ever procurement projects. The new trains entered service throughout 2011 and 2012 boasting a host of interior and exterior design enhancements which have brought the fleet right up to date and substantially improved the customer experience.
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KiwiRail, New Zealand’s largest rail transport operator, is adding sixteen new ‘panorama’ carriages to its fleet of premium tourist trains to enhance the passenger experience of holidaymakers from across the world as they travel through some of the country’s most spectacular and awe-inspiring scenery. Forbo Flooring Systems has worked with Barnacle Design, Auckland based design consultants, to supply contemporary textile-based floor coverings for the new carriages.
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Working in close partnership with Transport Technic, a Russian distributor with extensive expertise in serving rail operators, Forbo secured the necessary certification of compliance with Russian fire safety regulations and successfully completed trials for two of its high performance commercial vinyl floor coverings. Until now, over 30,000m2 of the two certified floor coverings have since been delivered to Russian Railways’ subsidiary, Moscow Locomotive Repair Works, for use in the renovation of electric train carriages as part of an ongoing fleet modernisation project.
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Forbo Flooring Systems is supplying floor coverings for a fleet of 57 new electric trains being built by Spanish train builder, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) for Auckland Transport, a newly created local government organisation spearheading the development of a new integrated transport system throughout New Zealand’s largest city.
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When Virgin Trains East Coast took over the east coast franchise in 2015 it made the decision to refurbish and rebrand its fleet of trains. One of the particular challenges facing Virgin Trains East Coast was to select a flooring that was aesthetically appealing, compliant with all fire and safety standards, whilst being hardwearing and easy to clean. Forbo Flooring has the widest portfolio of flooring products for rail therefore could easily tick all of the boxes required. With an innovative approach, the project was completed within 18 months from initial design conception to installation.
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