MARC MTA Maryland Bike Car Interiors
Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Design/Build, Ergonomics, Engineering Support/Documentation, Graphic Design, Materials/Finishes
Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) launched a full-size Bike Car to enhances weekend train service for the active cycling community. The system creates a safe, intuitive cycle accessible interiors in any new or refurbishment project using modular assemblies with adaptable components. After the successful pilot program, it was soon followed by the inclusion of weekday bike commuter service for their whole fleet. Each car contained of a double hanging rack solution with the same brand identity and design language that the riders had learned to expect. |
TEXRAIL STADLER Flirt 3 Accessible Restrooms
Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Design/Build, Ergonomics, Engineering Support/Documentation, Graphic Design, Materials/Finishes
Federal Law stipulates that there must be an accessible (ADA) compliant restroom on-board each train. When it came time to design this room, a proven design molded fiberglass module was developed with a more ergonomic layout that improved maintenance required by the client. New finishes and graphics on the interior layout equally creates a clean modern appearance for the customers of the new TEXRAIL Service in Dallas-Fort Worth region to appreciate for years to come. |
AMTRAK CAF LDSL Viewliner II Interiors
Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Design/Build, Ergonomics, Engineering Support/Documentation, Graphic Design, Materials/Finishes
Production of 130 railcars for the Amtrak long distance services were manufactured by CAF. The order included 25 sleepers, 25 dining cars, 55 baggage cars and 25 bedroom cars which also combined bed and baggage. Passengers experience was greatly enhanced with many improvements to the new equipment including: modern interiors with accessible ADA layouts; better lighting, power options and more efficient air conditioning and heating systems. A series of full-scale mock-ups were built validating the design process from prototype to final manufacture. These allowed both customer and manufacturer to work together to ensure the final product met a high level of satisfaction through each phase. |